Bench Slingshot

[BendtheBar]

I think the Slingshot is a near-essential for any experienced lifter.

With that said I personally wouldn't recommend it for less experienced lifters unless they are dealing with a shoulder issue. Build up as much strength and you can through benching and assistance, and perhaps keep it on hand for days when you do have shoulder problems.

[JTurner]

Thought this was a fitting video for this thread, I wouldn't like to argue with KK

Bench press 250kg(551lb) with SLING SHOT - YouTube

Bench press 250kg(551lb) with SLING SHOT - YouTube

[BendtheBar]

Nice. Made that look easy.

[RobMoriRB]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

I'm pretty strong off the chest. It's the mid-bench that is hardest for me.

Have you tryed to pin press, If you are able to but the bench seat in to your squat. You can do alot more with it, an also if that was possiable. You can always tie resistance bands to the bottom of the Rack. (I could not tell if your bench was able to be moved.

[BendtheBar]

Not a fan of pin press to be honest. It takes away the natural groove for me and ends up torquing the shoulders.

[gaspers04]

I concur, kills my shoulders.

[Ryano]

Originally Posted by gaspers04

I concur, kills my shoulders.

Ditto. I used to do pin presses in the rack. I think it does help with lockout, but it also messes up your barpath for full ROM benching and REALLY puts stress on the shoulders. Not worth it in my opinion. Do lockouts from high boards instead of pins, IMO.

[RobMoriRB]

Originally Posted by Ryano

Ditto. I used to do pin presses in the rack. I think it does help with lockout, but it also messes up your barpath for full ROM benching and REALLY puts stress on the shoulders. Not worth it in my opinion. Do lockouts from high boards instead of pins, IMO.

Thanks Ryano, instead of doing pin presses like i was going to do i will get someone to hold the board so I can do board press. How much weight should i add to my 1RM for the first 5x5?

[Ryano]

Originally Posted by RobMoriRB

Thanks Ryano, instead of doing pin presses like i was going to do i will get someone to hold the board so I can do board press. How much weight should i add to my 1RM for the first 5x5?

Rob, just do progressive triples or doubles. Start low and increase weight every set to failure. Make sure you have a good spotter. Also make sure you stay in a normal barpath. Don't bring the weight straight down to the boards.

[RobMoriRB]

K thanks, I am going to install it in the second cycle of 531