Strands/ Chest expanders

What are your thoughts on this type of exercising? Would they be good for building strength in Judo or BJJ. Also what are the best brands? Thanks, I've been thinking of trying them out for awhile.

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Check out the following (from the same individual)

http://www.angelfire.com/wrestling2/jujutsu101/index.htm

http://www.angelfire.com/wrestling2/jujutsu101/

and his board:

http://p105.ezboard.com/Strandpulling-Discussions/fstrandpullingfrm1?page=1