Mark Bell's Slingshot

[SisterSteel]

Some of you may know that I've been having shoulder and elbow pains from my BJJ training and the years of lifting. I've had to take time off benching because the pain had gotten to be unbearable. Well, I picked up a slingshot (the orginal version) and trained bench today. I took it easy so I didn't go to heavy (just performed working sets with 225lbs) and my elbows and shoulders felt GREAT to my surprise.

My point for this thread is if you're having pains in your elbows, shoulders, or both give the slingshot a try. I bet you'll be happy you did.

Mark has a reactive slingshot (the blue one) which gives less "help" in performing the lift. I the the little extra nudge the red original slingshot provides.

[Ironguruera]

Some of you may know that I've been having shoulder and elbow pains from my BJJ training and the years of lifting. I've had to take time off benching because the pain had gotten to be unbearable. Well, I picked up a slingshot (the orginal version) and trained bench today. I took it easy so I didn't go to heavy (just performed working sets with 225lbs) and my elbows and shoulders felt GREAT to my surprise.

My point for this thread is if you're having pains in your elbows, shoulders, or both give the slingshot a try. I bet you'll be happy you did.

Mark has a reactive slingshot (the blue one) which gives less "help" in performing the lift. I the the little extra nudge the red original slingshot provides.

Im sure I can google it but where can I find one of these and what's the proper way to wear and use it?
Sorry Hun this PL is all new to me!

[SisterSteel]

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Im sure I can google it but where can I find one of these and what's the proper way to wear and use it?
Sorry Hun this PL is all new to me!

That's just it.... the slingshot isn't just for powerlifters. I have some friends who do crossfit who use it in some of their WOD's and bodybuilders can also benefit from using it.

You can find it here:

http://www.howmuchyabench.net/store#!/~/category/id=3091155&inview=product13352662&offset=0&sort=normal

And here's a vid on how to properly wear and use the slingshot.

[Ironguruera]

Thanks Hun you rock! I've been using more of a pl bench stule like in Dave Tate's videos u posted but for some reason it's Inflaming my shoulder.

Ill look into this.

[Encino_Mang]

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So this is for overload and tri work right.......with some shoulder.......its blasting it off the chest so it takes some chest out


Edit: after read your post I guess it takes tris and shoulders out

[baby1]

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My husband has been using this for about 6 months now and loves it.

[kazman68]

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I know Jimmie Pacifico has been using it with good success, He is following in his Father;s footsteps big time.

[Encino_Mang]

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I know Jimmie Pacifico has been using it with good success, He is following in his Father;s footsteps big time.

As in Larry?

[SisterSteel]

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Thanks Hun you rock! I've been using more of a pl bench stule like in Dave Tate's videos u posted but for some reason it's Inflaming my shoulder.

Ill look into this.

When you tuck your elbows it should take a lot of pressure off your shoulders. Also where are you bringing the bar?

So this is for overload and tri work right.......with some shoulder.......its blasting it off the chest so it takes some chest out

Edit: after read your post I guess it takes tris and shoulders out

I think I need to talk about benching in general first. You use your lats when you're lowering the weight and also when you break inertia (begin the lift). After that, your shoulders and lastly your triceps get involved. A bench uses your whole body and not just a few muscles. That's why it's one of the Big 3.

The slingshot doesn't take your shoulders and triceps out of the lift. It's an aid that helps you with your form and the initial portion of the lift. You're still performing work. It's not a bench shirt. There is a BIG difference.

I think for bodybuilders the reactive (blue) slingshot would be best.

[Encino_Mang]

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When you tuck your elbows it should take a lot of pressure off your shoulders. Also where are you bringing the bar?



I think I need to talk about benching in general first. You use your lats when you're lowering the weight and also when you break inertia (begin the lift). After that, your shoulders and lastly your triceps get involved. A bench uses your whole body and not just a few muscles. That's why it's one of the Big 3.

The slingshot doesn't take your shoulders and triceps out of the lift. It's an aid that helps you with your form and the initial portion of the lift. You're still performing work. It's not a bench shirt. There is a BIG difference.

I think for bodybuilders the reactive (blue) slingshot would be best.

Looks like it jumps you out of the hole thus making it possible to lock out heavier loads.
Looks like a nice training aid......I will pick one up

[SisterSteel]

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Looks like it jumps you out of the hole thus making it possible to lock out heavier loads.
Looks like a nice training aid......I will pick one up

Depending on which one you choose will determine how much "help" out of the hole. The reactive (blue) doesn't give much help at all. The original (red) give a little bit of help. The maddog (black) is a double ply so it gives a good deal of help.

[NTL]

I bought the black one probably 2 years ago. It does help a good bit.I found it very hard to unrack the weight by myself.I lost my training partner so I train along and never use it anymore.

[xdude]

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this is interesting ...so you get more or less reps at first...

I realise if it forces a better form ..which leads you make progress...

Sister you say your shoulders hurt less.... ( shoulders are always my issue too)
the part that bothers me is it forcing good form ...but when you finally go heavy do you risk going back to your bad habits?

[Fishman44]

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You get more reps and better form, I have gone up to 405 and form stayed great

[xdude]

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You get more reps and better form, I have gone up to 405 and form stayed great

so do you feel it is more like a shirt ...helping the lift
or is it more like a really tough coach that is really watching your form?