[EBT Ep.2] THE BENCH SHIRT

[@calgarybarbell]

Just a heads up, grinding the armpit of your shirt into the knurling can have an effect on the life of your shirt, and potentially damage the seams. Use that technique at your own risk.

[@Tony-plkpc]

Calgary Barbell I would also add, before you get your equipment on, I tell my athletes to always check the stitching and area where the shirt is the most under tension, in case of small rips etc...

[@fazimabdool6437]

Great video brother , I have a question, I live in Guyana south America and I am a national powerlifter as well , the thing is I have a super katana but the sleeves are a bit short for my biceps ie, they don't grip the bottom of my biceps as you mentioned in your video , is there any way I can achieve this ( maybe a different katana or a special order ) pls advise cause the $currency in my country is 250times lower than yours lol and it's very expensive to purchase gears that when they arrive here , don't fit as they should , thanks man .

[@calgarybarbell]

See that’s where you’re wrong. Thiccer is correct.

[@TejasTeaches]

Definitely the best info on geared powerlifting!

[@markkingston100]

I don't see myself ever doing equipped lifting but I'm loving these videos.. im always open other opinions and learning.. keep up the great work. Best Powerlifing KZbin channel out!!

[@rfleinert]

This episode came in perfect timing. Just tried equipped lifting for the first time three days ago. And I got really hooked, especially on the benching.

[@dezukaful]

Very interesting. Im not interested in participating in equipped lifting but I still find these videos so damn interesting.

[@calgarybarbell]

It's definitely not for everyone, we just really want to shed some light on what it's about since there's very little out there. Glad to know you found it interesting!

[@papahandsoap2259]

Your production quality just keeps increasing. Love your videos man!

[@lyleman5129]

Im in my 2nd week of bench shirt training and i’m so in love with it! This video made me even love it more. THANK YOUU!!!

[@calgarybarbell]

You're welcome!

[@strong.fit.active]

Absolutely awesome video. I'm an experienced raw competitor, but fairly new to geared benching. This is really informative.

[@NatureFavor]

Great tip for warming up is using a RAM or a slingshot between your raw warm up and first set with your shirt. Me for example, pb raw is 175kg, with shirt 285kg. Last warm up raw: 150-165kg (depending on the day) Magnum-RAM: 190kg & 220kg First set with shirt: 240-250kg I find it alot nicer for my hands when I don't have to jump 80-100kgs between 2 sets.

[@jonsander895]

Best and most comprehensive video on bench shirts I have ever seen. Thank you so much for sharing this information with everyone. I really appreciate it.

[@chelseythomas388]

The bench shirt has been the most challenging part of equipped for me. Ive been powerlifting for about 2 and half years and Im nearing my year mark for when I started in equipped. Equipped is fun :)

[@emehtonich]

NOTIFICATION SQUAAAAAAAD I'm never going to lift equipped but you bet your ass I'm watching this whole series back to front.

[@stormpack66]

Loving this series Bryce! Has me thinking about getting into equipped lifting later on in my lifting career

[@MGJ460]

Just bought a used shirt from eBay today, setting my sights for a single ply meet 13 weeks away. Thanks for the info Bryce! Gives me confidence and makes the jump from raw w/ wraps to single ply less scary!

[@kmcgoeshiking27]

Thank you for a very informative video!

[@CoachArian]

Another awesome video! You can also put the trash bags on the other way if you want a handle to grab.

[@josiahcriswell5585]

Thanks so much for the equipment advise. I picked up a used F6, got it on / off by myself and touched 405 pounds (40 pound PR) on the first session

[@5.7hemi79]

I could touch 405 as well. I just cant get it back up.

[@Alexeljapo]

The quality of these videos is just amazing. That editing is sooooo good.

[@RandomLiftingPandaCat]

This is fantastic thank you!

[@euikong1084]

Thanks for great video!

[@chris4937]

I'm so glad y'all are back to posting videos!

[@Menello]

Loved it Bryce! I live in Saskatoon, I’ll need to make a trip out there some time and meet y’all!

[@miafuntime9781]

Don’t look at the pic that’s my daughter. But your videos on the bench shirt and squat suit is extremely helpful. I can’t wait to try geared lifting.

[@oliviacandies5388]

The bench shirt by far is my favorite piece of equipment.

[@kmcgoeshiking27]

Great video lots of very useful information thank you very much for putting it out.

[@jakeybball]

Jeez Bryce, the content just gets better and better man.

[@Germz4U]

Same with a fastskin- swimmers and weight lifters have similar kit. Good to know!

[@josephjaskulski9068]

Like this new series.. keep up the great content.👊

[@euikong1084]

Thanks for good video!

[@kyliewyotie2008]

Really liking the videos, great stuff.

[@pf3f]

Best Channel on KZbin!

[@BigPawTivald]

clicked on quick. already know what im doin for the most part but still love learning as much as i can. spot on bud.

[@akashpaul3682]

Awesome video man

[@callador0630]

Those side safeties on the combo rack could really smash your hands if you fail a squat badly. I lift with the hooks in, and my safeties can't be used when the rack is in that position. I bought metal boxes to set the weight down on, similar to what Blaine has. Hopefully I never have to use them. I just started with equipped benching, multi-ply, and have been doing boards to work my lockout strength. But I definitely see that the ghost boarding would be a good idea too. Great video as always! :-)

[@jamescalvert7]

I came here for the shirtless video. And it did not disappoint.

[@Kam27892]

Those mountain traps bruh

[@stevethresher]

Thanks for the video. What would you look for to determine a shirt was too big?

[@kevin_rsg_18]

I noticed in both this video and the squat suit video.... do you have a string tied to the barbell and hanging down? is this to watch your bar path?

[@MikeThrones]

He has a velocity tracker. I believe it's the OpenBarbell system (which has since re-branded to RepOne and I've been on their waitlist for 9 months without hearing a word from them so I don't know if their ever coming out with more products)

[@michaelwhittman1956]

What's carry over?

[@grizzlymanverneteil4443]

I was just given a full set of titan centurion single ply and a super katana!

[@Rocky313Pal]

Hey there. Wanted to ask the carryover for bench/squat/deadlift shirts for raw powerlifting. Would you recommend it?

[@stealthassasin1day291]

Good info but If I can't lift things raw I can't in my conscious say I lifted the weight by myself.

[@calgarybarbell]

You do you, I can respect that. Never said I lifted the weight ‘by myself’. I’m lifting it equipped.

[@5.7hemi79]

I used to feel the same way but when your at a disadvantage in powerlifting meets you'll do whatever It takes to level the playing field.

[@dillcart2]

Do you think that single ply has carryover to raw lifting? Or could benefit a raw lifter? I know a lot of top lifters were once single ply (Belkin and malanichev). Or do you think they would be the same level raw without it.

[@jerrycool3034]

Never even held a shirt in person and I finally spent the money for all three pieces ( squat suit bench shirt and deadlift suit) and I’ve watched this video months before I finally bought the shirt and my dumbass bought the most extreme shirt I could super katana low cut collar. Not here yet so idk how it’s gonna feel we’ll see what happens. Still gonna send it

[@davidmb3376]

I started in a Super Katana. It takes a lot of patience but they’re not as hard to learn as people make them seem

[@matt0spindt]

Hi, great information in your videos! (found them via Alan Thrall) I'm new to powerlifting at the tender age of 39, how much carry over do you think there is from bench aids (slingshot/ram) to shirts? Either in feel or technique?

[@gatozilla2607]

What do you think about the sling shot? I buy one because an offert... But, there is...

[@Patient_Zero01]

Love me a monolift

[@SuperLadySheba]

Excellent video!Could you do a video explaining the new IPF formula vs the WILKS formula!Thanks:)

[@aesthetic_dream1008]

Hey Bryce! I have a question, how often should I deload? Should I have some sort of scheduled deload or deload only when I'm starting to feel kinda tired and sluggish?

[@dariusgoatland10]

If you're a novice, as soon as you stop progressing on a sessionly linear program. Early intermediates should follow a weekly linear program, & should deload when they can no longer progress from week to week. Intermediates can when they feel gassed if they think they're able to determine that for themselves, or they should have a coach, or follow a well established program designed by a coach or a competitive lifter, to determine when they do. Advanced lifters should deload pretty much whenever they think it's necessary unless their coach vehemently opposes it. They are experienced enough to determine that for themselves. The weight they work with is far too heavy to just "push through" so to speak if they have an off week or two.

[@vicka7544]

You should try bench daddy shirts. Ik they're not ipf or ipl approved but they sure feel a heck of a lot better than titan bench shirts

[@Tommy_Thunders]

I just took delivery my first bench shirt. I tried it on and now I can't get it off. Please help.

[@TheSlegathor]

hi im very new to the shirted bench is it normal to have marks and bruses on my arms and delts after using a shirt or is it to night i had it sized with the right number that inzer said to use Thanks

[@gzeuskraiste]

It's abnormal not to have them lol, especially single ply

[@groovytony5568]

Awesome guide ! Would you recommend warming up with a slingshot/ram before putting on the shirt ?

[@MonkeyNordsson]

If you have big jump from raw to the bench shirt 200kg raw to 310kg EQ its good to do some work in slingshot between ;)

[@calgarybarbell]

Some people will do that. I usually just warm up to about 70-80% of my raw max and then take a decently big jump into the shirt. 150-> 190.

[@koujoful]

Thank you for this series! Just got into equipped not to long ago and there is nothing about how to do anything so I’m glad you are making some videos about this. For benching, do you have women there who have boobs - how do they get into a bench shirt and how does the shirt go on to sit correctly when benching? Also if you feel you can’t touch on a shirt, add more weight? But what if you feel you can’t or is not strong enough and could dump the weight on your stomach/chest?

[@watchmykicksllc]

16:39 yo whats bro doing? he just watching you buckle

[@martinc4403]

Is there any difference between training raw with knee wraps and raw with knee sleeves?

[@mcgrawm51]

Massive difference. The main difference aside from the heavier weight acclimation your body goes through, is the feeling and overall discomfort in being wrapped and then staying in them long enough to do your set. Most lift off-season in sleeves for overall strength growth and then start throwing on wraps for the heavier sets once in a peaking cycle for comp. Like anything equipped, it takes time under tension and practice to become efficient in using the wraps to their potential.

[@sleepingtube]

Most knee sleeves do not provide any real assistance in knee extension. They are primarily for comfort and prevention of patellar tendonopathy.

[@KingPrawn666]

​@@sleepingtube I feel sleeves can give a bit of assistance. Most people can add another 5-15 kg on the bar with a reasonably fitted pair of proper knee sleeves (not those flimsy, cheap bodybuilding/Crossfit ones).

[@martinc4403]

​@@mcgrawm51 When training in knee wraps, should I always wear them for every squat session or have squat sessions without them?

[@mcgrawm51]

@@martinc4403 absolutely have many sessions without them. You should not be training full time with wraps, IMO. I train with them leading into a meet and then hang them up in off season and focus on raw strength work. Also, be sure to research and practice proper knee wrapping. You can do some considerable damage if you attempt a heavy squat and you've wrapped improperly.

[@KenpachiZarakiX]

"Slidey" LOL

[@derekgrip5083]

#maxeffortlunge back at it again

[@colinsissons8493]

Do you use an angled sleeve or straight sleeve?

[@calgarybarbell]

Currently an angled sleeve low cut super katana

[@FitFatFit]

Have you experienced inzer shirts ? How to choose between inzer and titan options ?

[@calgarybarbell]

For the sake of transparency - two things. 1) I’ve never used Inzer stuff 2) I’m sponsored by Titan I would add this - take a look at ALL of the best powerlifters on the world scene. I think it’s not an exaggeration to say that 85%+ of them are wearing Titan. And I believe that’s because their products are superior.

[@leonkennedy9739]

We need a different term than geared lifting.

[@icejumperke]

#CALGARYSQUAAAAAAAAAAAD 👊

[@briannaidicz5354]

How important is regularly touching in a shirt to you leading up to a meet? I go to chest at least 4 weeks out.

[@fabianmolina7784]

Hey Bryce, I very recently broke my leg and ankle in 4 places not lifting related. I know I have a road to recovery since I have a surgery coming up. Have you ever experienced a traumatic injury like this? If so how did you work through it? I want to stay as active as I can so I know I'll be at the very least trying to do isolation movements since I cant bear any weight on that leg so no more squats or deadlifts for at least 4 months after surgery. Thanks for any advice you can give

[@mxitube5772]

17:06 hair cam

[@martin2000raw]

Did you mean the more outward the label is on the sleeve, the tighter the chest plate will be? At least that’s what I’ve always experienced...

[@gzeuskraiste]

My long armed friend appreciated your tip about sizing up, but it's a bit disappointing that you didn't even mention multi ply shirts, or even anything other than Titan shirts. I get that you probably haven't used them but it's at least worth mentioning that Inzer and Metal both also make IPF approved single ply shirts, that multi ply shirts exist and are legal in other federations, and that open back shirts are a hell of a lot easier to get on.

[@lashamdivani6157]

this is like calisthenics athlete wearing gloves jj

[@bercucialex5593]

Hey Bryce!I know it doesn't have anything to do with this video, but your ear gauges look stunning!What size are them? I would also love to hear the story behind them(and more of your tattoes) and if you think about getting them bigger.(Also, what happend to "the album recomandation"?)-loved all of those Love and aprecciate the high quality, effort and information in every video! Thanks!

[@foxhoundarma3]

now i wanna bench but it's deadlift day for me...

[@powerliftingbasement2464]

What are the steps a person can take to ensure that a shirt can be put on completely by his or herself?

[@tommysupernaut]

Lots of trial and error :-) Check out the RTS video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3vakGd5bdNqf5Y&list=PLUaO-mvyjKLlr6HalfGaEspIyF31TfQ3t

[@calgarybarbell]

That video is super useful and was my guide when I started. I’d probably opt for looser equipment when you’re solo.

[@kenpachistrength5193]

What does someone mean when they say "benching in a T-SHIRT?" Is that this style of shirt (Single Ply)? or?

[@grizzlymanverneteil4443]

Its just a normal t shirt.

[@tommysupernaut]

This is the RTS video Bryce was referring to on how to put your bench shirt on solo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3vakGd5bdNqf5Y&list=PLUaO-mvyjKLlr6HalfGaEspIyF31TfQ3t

[@giannfranco4300]

What if you just put all of them on at the same time🤷‍♂️

[@fjc2048]

Instant 800lb bench

[@denmyos]

How do you get the shirt off?

[@calgarybarbell]

Good question... hahaha. Ever see a hockey fight? Get somebody to jersey you.

[@denmyos]

@@calgarybarbell hahahaha 🤣 Thank you 😊

[@BigPawTivald]

Also if your new...GET A OPEN BACK. im claustrophobic as fuck.

[@trexbattle]

How fkn stupid was I to voluntarily wear a fkn bench shirt

[@markmckckck216]

Best channel on KZbin. Are you guys ever gonna do a collaboration with some American you Tubers? Allan Thrall, jujimufu? Or whoever

[@calgarybarbell]

We just posted a video on Allan’s channel! Maybe someday we can do some sort of in-person collab

[@BigPawTivald]

JUJI!! JUJI!!!

[@matthewmeyer49]

Mention the thing the guy on Ig said about knurling in the arm pits plz

[@calgarybarbell]

Yes. I’ll put that in a pinned comment.

[@therottencook]

Could that be the one and only Jake Rossanse making another appearance?!?

[@calgarybarbell]

Haha I wish. That was some pretty old training footage.

[@NathanMcKitrick]

So you wanna be an equipped powerlifter? Pt. 2

[@shycreation9418]

Ive very confused as to the point of using these? Just to simply cheat and lift more? I'm honestly curious... Why not just put hydraulic jacks under each armpit

[@abcdefksohfosuh9024]

It’s like pole vault vs long jump two different disciplines with the same goal. It’s not cheating because he is competing against people also using equipment

[@Indbolwebelieve]

I miss form check friday😢

[@calgarybarbell]

We just put one out last friday! and we also brought back the livestreams on friday. WHATCHU TALKIN BOUT INDBOL

[@lolrofl5]

What a pain in the ass to put on lol

[@JDxxxxxx]

I’m so lost how does a shirt help u lift more weight

[@joshmcaloon6998]

Lots of tension helps a fuck ton

[@meetlawf3238]

Holy Moly 1 dislike and 560 likes, someone prissed the dislike by accident

[@MxKoawala]

You sound like Joe Rogan

[@calgarybarbell]

Oh? I have no idea how to take that...

[@CaptDantastic]

Ever use a denim shirt?

[@reddeltasev07]

Pretty much no one does anymore. They tear too easily

[@CaptDantastic]

@@reddeltasev07 :-) just wondering. I recall Mark Bell talking about it once.

[@BigPawTivald]

@@reddeltasev07 For sure and they lose there "pop" only good for like 3 heavy singles max then its all down hill.

[@mxitube5772]

First.... Real one

[@logankanekoa4428]

Is this cheating, like the shirt does alot more of the work?

[@calgarybarbell]

It’s a different way of competing that isn’t comparable to raw lifting in terms of numbers. It’s a very skill-heavy way of lifting that is differently challenging. So... yeah, a lot of people seem to think it’s cheating lol

[@jimjones6901]

Nothing against Dylan at all, he's an amazing video editor, but please don't use that drill noise again, it was very obnoxious, other than that the visuals were amazing

[@calgarybarbell]

Tell me a better sound to use and I'll change it

[@jimjones6901]

@@calgarybarbell how about no sound at all

[@jamescalvert7]

I came here for the shirtless video. And it did not disappoint.