Sling Shot Bench
Allows you to lift 10 20 than your max while training your cns and providing moderate support for pressing movements.
Sling shot bench. Sling shot push up details. As i mentioned earlier the program follows a pretty standard linear periodization for the raw bench press. Click on picture to buy from amazon introduction decreased demands of the prime movers when using slingshot to bench press raw. Allows you to press 10 15 more weight than your max and provides moderate assistance in pressing movements provides assistance with bench press dips and pushups.
The slingshot is an upper body device that wraps around your elbows and allows you to handle about 10 15 more weight in the bench press. Powerlifters weightlifters crossfitters bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts looking to achieve maximum strength browse mark bell s best powerlifting gear training information exclusive advice and shop all things sling shot. Great for both volume and maximal loading on bench press. In other words the slingshot is a tool for overloading.
Sling shot bench press program overview. Sling shot work is incorporated as heavy triples or heavy singles after the raw bench press work. Original sling shot details. Use the reactive sling shot for benching pushups or for assistance on ring dips and muscle ups.
Designed to reinforce your proper technique while you lift this level 3 tension band works to keep your elbows close to your body while bench pressing or doing push ups or dips. What is the slingshot. The slingshot is a wide band with holes on either side to slide onto your arm which then stretches across your chest and ribcage to create an increased elastic response at the bottom of the lift. After the main bench press work three superset clusters are done.
The sling shot was invented by world class powerlifter mark bell 545lb raw bench 854lb equipped bench to help lifters bench more weight safely and without pain. Unlike other overloading methods for bench press like using boards the slingshot allows you to move the weight through a full range of motion. Bench heavy with no shoulder pain with the sling shot original. The sling shot is easy to put on easy to use and will help maintain correct form.
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