Slingshot

[scumbag]

Has any one tried out the Mark Bell "Slingshot: bench pressing tool? Any results?

[steve_d]

Has any one tried out the Mark Bell "Slingshot: bench pressing tool? Any results?

Still use mine regularly. I have a size that is bigger than 'recommended' but I use it mostly to take off a little of the pressure from my shoulders. Basically assists the bottom of the lift and less on the lockout. If you get a tighter one, you can really handle a lot more weight off the chest with ease, so be careful.

As for results, it's just another tool to assist sticking points, etc. As mentioned, I use it more for getting through injuries without completely stopping the movement.

[#8]

As SD said, it will greatly improve your strength off the start of the lift. My max bench weight I can hit for 12+ reps with the Slingshot. Its pretty neat.

Never really found it all that useful for me outside of increasing my push up numbers. Seems to help less on a push up somehow but just enough that you get reps for days.

[Ice Age]

I bought one a few years ago, used it a handful of times. It's kind of fun. If you do decide you want it I'll sell you my old one (XL) for $30 with shipping. Just email me:
kaevon@bellsofsteel.com