Slingshot For Bench Press
As i mentioned earlier the program follows a pretty standard linear periodization for the raw bench press.
Slingshot for bench press. Bench press strength average barbell velocity and semg amplitude of the prime mover muscles triceps brachii pectoralis major and anterior deltoid were measured during 2 conditions. 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. The slingshot bench press essentially allows for you to overload your chest and tricep muscles by aiding in the bottom portion of the lift. Reinforces proper bench press form and alleviates shoulder pain by taking tension away from your shoulders and not letting your elbows flare helps train your cns to maintain power under maximal loads without the.
Practical elbow sleeves bench press slingshot powerlifting increase strength polyester band weightlifting fitness. What is the slingshot. I ve been benching twice a week one day comp bench and the other with the slingshot no other bench variations just some assistance work and i m making progress. I ve been using it regularly and finally benched 405 the other day.
But i wouldn t have done so much with the slingshot if it wasn t for the fact that i fail close to lockout. Click on picture to buy from amazon introduction decreased demands of the prime movers when using slingshot to bench press raw. Sling shot bench press program overview. 4 sets of 10 reps.
Unlike other overloading methods for bench press like using boards the slingshot allows you to move the weight through a full range of motion. 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. Table of contents reactive slingshot by mark bell. 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.
Bench press more and increase your lockout strength great for any athlete that wants to increase their pressing strength power speed and dips and dumbell press etc. In other words the slingshot is a tool for overloading. Sling shot push up details. Sling shot work is incorporated as heavy triples or heavy singles after the raw bench press work.
Great for both volume and maximal loading on bench press. Allows you to lift 10 20 than your max while training your cns and providing moderate support for pressing movements. After the main bench press work three superset clusters are done.