Reactive Sling Shot Mark Bell Bench Press, Dips, and Push Ups – (Level 2 Tension)

Great purchase and really helped my bench press. I've had shoulder problems all my life (several surgeries) and have trouble doing bench press. It's never been pain free. I've tried to adjust the angle of my shoulders and where I grip the bar but nothing has helped until I tried the Sling Shot. I swear by this thing now. I enjoy doing bench press again. My bench press weight skyrocketed within the first year of using it. I don't have pain when using it. Sure it helps with the weight some, but it really helps with the position of your shoulders and the angle of your arms when you lower the bar to your chest. Your elbows are kept tucked in and not flared out. I wish I had tried it a long time ago.

Works exactly as advertised. I hurt my shoulder about a year ago, which limited any sort of chest exercises to very light weights. I used the Slingshot for the first time today and it did, indeed allow me to bench, decline bench, and use a chest press machine with loads I have not dared go near in a year with very little shoulder discomfort. My focus was protecting the injured shoulder, but I can also see how this would assist in training by helping when most needed - kind of like a built in spotter at the low sticking point. Some will also like the ego kick as it allows a very significant increase in max weight - for me, probably 50 pounds (but I was not testing for that). I would also guess that it helps people with longer arms - like me, 6'5" - more (makes sense). I bought the 2XL - my take is that they run on the small side - my biceps are about 17" and there is no extra room in the cuff.

I had a mild shoulder separation injury, and found this slingshot device from a youtube search. The inventor Mark Bell markets this as a tool to use after your working set, to crank out some extra reps at heavier weight to exhaustion. Instead I warm-up, then use this device for the first few sets, to help ensure my technique is in good form. Then after a few sets when I don't feel any strain in my shoulder or triceps, I take off the band to try a regular set, after the band conditioned me on proper form. So far this device has helped me improve my pressing technique, and so I no longer feel strain in my left shoulder, after the device helped guide me on not pulling back my shoulders too far in the press. I can press 225 lbs for 8 reps with the band, and without the band I was able to press 225 lbs x 5 reps (clean reps, not forced). Note if your arms are already muscular, and you have defined triceps, you may need a size larger. My body weight was 177 lbs and I ordered a Large size, but it was too tight to fit around my arms, as I work out my triceps a lot. So I ordered the Extra-Large XL and it fit much better. Ideally one should fit the slingshot band so its above your elbows and if you bend your arms it does not press up too much against the cuffs.

Do you even lift? If so, and you haven't used any Mark Bell products yet, then maybe you really haven't. I've got the hip circle as well as this slingshot and both have allowed me to lift more consistently and heavier. Obviously there's a lot of factors that go into all of that, but the fact that I can manage current injuries and/or minimize future ones is the main reason these are so effective. Proper technique and form is of utmost important and tools like these definitely help and allow you to get stronger more efficiently. I won't go into the details because there are a bunch of articles and videos you can peruse to know how these work. Just know, quality-wise these are unmatached. Although you can say they are just rubber bands, they are a lot more than that too. Great design and quality of materials means that this slingshot will last a lot longer than your typical rubber band. Being comfortable is a huge part of what makes this good investment because you'll only really use something if it is easy to use. Again, great product for the serious lifter, but maybe a little much for your typical globo-gym poseur.

I purchased this product in early October of 2021 just a couple of weeks after injuring my left shoulder while bench pressing 315 LBS. I used the SLING SHOT, maybe twice, and immediately discarded it as a waste of time. I continued to train (bench press) as I educated myself on ways to lift with shoulder pain. Fast forward to April/May of 2022. My left shoulder injury has slowly but progressively gotten worse. My strength has started to decrease. I can no longer perform reps with 315 LBS. Despite little to no muscle fatigue, I could barely complete 5 reps with 250 LBS. Today, May 25, 2022 (4:00 AM), I decided to pull out the SLING SHOT for another trial. I am glad to report that I was able to bench press 250 LBS for 10 reps and 275 LBS for 8 reps (did not attempt any heavier weights). At 52 years of age, I am not trying to set any records. I just want to maintain a good level of strength for as many years as possible. The good: This product does exactly what it advertises, allows lifters to train heavier with a shoulder injury. The downside: The product constricts natural body alignment to some degree. It's the very reason I discarded it back in October. Granted, the shift in alignment (wearing the product) is probably necessary to align the shoulder into a safe pathway. The compression, however, takes up some of the load from the barbell. This is just my opinion. The reps performed with 275 LBS were relatively easy, light. Prior to my injury, I could bench press 275 for as many reps but my chest muscles would feel the fatigue. There's no fatigue with the SLING SHOT. Overall, this product is something that I will continue to use. Age and injury have forced me...a natural skeptic...to re-evaluate the benefit of this product. I was wrong to give a 2-star rating back in October (2021).

Mega! This Product is a great support

Works really well, durable with a strong elastic, can feel the support on pushups and bench. Easy enough to get on. Worth it if you’re training push ups, helps with form.

I’m not one to write a review but this things so great I feel like it’s my civic duty. It is fantastic. Up until the day I got this I hated benching. It always feels like trash and I never saw any real gains. My first time using it I didn’t do a crazy amount more weight but definitely more. The chest activation was phenomenal though. I had a pump and chest fatigue that I had not felt in years. I have no doubt my numbers are going to go up significantly. It definitely shows my bench form was just ass. I’m 5’11” weight 178 very lean and fairly muscular. I got the xl. If I get bigger I may have to get the 2xl because it’s pretty tight to get on. Before I bought this my friend let me try his off brand one. It worked but slid down my arm towards my shoulder socket. If you’re on the fence there is a substantial difference in quality from the slingshot. I would recommend spending the 50 bucks and get the name brand. It just felt better on the lift and stayed in place.

ベンチプレスMAX105kgであるが、肩が痛くなることも度々あるので購入してみた。 結果、買って良かった。 フォームも安定しつつ、サポートもあるので重量への怖さもなくやれている。 同じような方の参考になると嬉しいです。

痛みに耐え続けてベンチプレスをやっていたら、胸に黄疸ができました。 その後、右肩の付け根が痛くなり、セット数やフォームを改善して試行錯誤しながらベンチをやっていた時に、この商品と出会いました。 肩の痛みが軽減して、フォームも最初は違和感がありましたが、すぐになくなり快適にベンチができます！ とても良い商品と出会うことができました！ 感謝です

自分には合っています。 トレーニングが楽しいです。

Yes it works!! I have separated my left and right shoulder playing hockey also along the way tore my left rotator cuff in the 1990s and through therapy was able to get back to weight training. 2 years ago I had an accident and tore my right rotator cuff l have had several cortisone shots and my shoulder doesn’t want to get back to normal so bench press and shoulder press is very painful the day after. This slingshot keeps my arms in proper tension and feels secure, not going to lie and tell you that I’m pain free after workouts but significantly better and I actually look forward to my bench press.

Brilliant! Helps very much with benching better. Also seller ibhejo has fast delivery and good customer service.