How To Program Mark Bell's Slingshot + 405lbs PR attempt

[@SilentMike]

Giving you guys some ideas on how yo incorporate the Slingshot into your programming. Please give it a like & share if it helped you out!

[@MrMEGATRYHARD]

+Silent Mike Damn Daniel! Nice job mike Smashed that 405!

[@MegamanXLT]

Will using the slingshot help actually accelerate the return to normality with a banged up shoulder? Or does it simply allow you to work through the pain yet still damage the joints? Serious question. I've had shoulder issues ever since I began training. First with my left shoulder, now with my right. I hate it, but at the moment I'm limited to dumbell press because I have no pain and can really choose the correct plane of movement.

[@permabulk1454]

TFW You max OHP as much as silent mike for 1 but bench 50lbs less

[@kalm5076]

+Silent Mike You guys are lucky to have access to every version and size of the slingshot imaginable so you can vary the amount of help you are getting.

[@jamesreid5950]

Silent Mike thank you

[@neekrusher2085]

I just received my slingshot last night. I used it this morning. Thank you Mark Bell the Bench God. Slingshot is weightlifting gold. I have been having pain in my right shoulder and left elbow. I used it this morning. on my last two 5X5 sets. I was able to crank more reps out. Usually I would burn out because of the pain in my shoulder. Slingshot is the truth. Thanks for the video.

[@holycow8233]

My max is 375ish. Bought the yellow and first day did 225 for 30. 295 for 20. 315 for 10 and jumped to 385 for a set of 4. I am real impressed with the product.

[@supersaiyanzero386]

Ty for comment. I need yellow then. Pb 400 raw. Max usually 315 to 330

[@paulpattyn7742]

I love the sling shot. Helped me handle more weight without thinking about shoulder pain.

[@coldfire22]

Great timing Mike, I just purchased the Sling Shot and will be using it starting from next week! Thanks for the vid!

[@davemackie6565]

I love the Sling Shot. Only one at my gym that uses one. But it's great.

[@michaelharvey313]

I agree 100%. The first time I tried the sling shot I was hooked. I went and bought one the next day. the cool thing is I am starting to see them at the local gyms like ufc, 24 hour. I've been seeing the gangsta wraps as well. good job guys

[@PaulRevelia]

Great idea, I am going to add some Slanger back in my training!

[@zinhtetmaung2553]

You almost headbutted your spotter in the nads. haha. I'll incorporate that into my program too.

[@EJrough]

Really nice quality on this one Mike! Good camera angles, focusing, lighting, and a good balance between background music and commentary. Making them strength gains and dem' youtube gains.

[@graysonwilson-cacciapalle7989]

I broke my collar bone over a year and a half ago, and am currently having extreme issues trying to bench even 135. I just got a slingshot and am having my first bench sesh with it tomorrow, if I like how it feels I'll probably always use it for benching- until my shoulder is up to par at least.

[@truehopwood5339]

Just like geared lifting there should be slingshot bench competition

[@bradicu5]

Pushed it to the limit, for 10 minutes! haha Great Vid, Thanks Mikeyy

[@arunaugustine568]

Diggin' the background music! Really excited to see the new content Supertraining will be coming out with in the next few weeks!

[@haroldbauer8724]

+Silent Mike Mike would you recommend the blue or red slingshot for someone with a 275 lbs max?

[@garyroberts3020]

Blue.

[@jroark101]

That ending was great haha!

[@BeastNolan]

I have a partial tear in my rotator and the Sling takes so much pressure off my shoulder. I was surprised how much bench bands help.

[@JoeCastroIV20]

Thanks for the great explanation Mike. Next time someone asks me how often I use the Slingshot and why, I'll just let them watch this video so they can get with the program!

[@brendenansbro9381]

Hey Mike, my dad has been using the sling for every set of his bench, besides light warmups, for about 3 months. Your thoughts on this? His bench increased at first, not almost going backwards. Hes very stubborn and wont give it up but just interested in your opinion.

[@WallSK1997]

Great job Mike !

[@michaelderenne9838]

Perfect video of how to use the slingshot

[@mattparr1047]

I have to look more into the fitting of these, tried on my coaches for a set last week and it felt terrible. I bench max grip, felt like I have to tuck my elbows excessively to hit my chest.

[@llleerrooyy]

Is it like a bench shirt? I’m thinking about buying one

[@bobbyrayparris6711]

Great video mike 👍🏼

[@Qcforever2121]

I have been training for 9 months now.. at the start i wasn't even able to push 135 2 reps on the bench today i did 165 for 8 reps :) can't wait to hit 225 1 rep slowly getting there !

[@stavk6983]

+RawRawMedia .Skate 165 for 8? You can probably already do 225.

[@Qcforever2121]

+Stav k nope ! my one rep max is 205-210 approximately. I might get 225 in 3-4 months :)

[@raygnicky]

+Stav k not with 8 reps of 165 based off my math formula his 1rm Max should about 205

[@raygnicky]

+Justin17 my math is with 5 lbs and it's a formula i invented ....and if your doing 205 for 3 reps pending how those reps are performed you are correct you should be at 225 for a single touch and go

[@hyperwolfco8021]

So if the sling shot is assisting in the lift then if you were to lift more with it...wouldn’t it basically be the same as if you did the weight that you could do without it? I’m just not understanding how it increases your raw lifting more than lifting without it.

[@Protein33]

Just a mental thing if you ask me. I been stuck at 395 for a long time and just hit 405x2 after leg day.

[@mtater98]

Thanks Silent Mike, you really broke the question I sent you last night on IG there.

[@lopu11]

Awesome vid Mike :) those 405's reps on that bench were sexy

[@DSingh4809]

Great vid bro.

[@Lifthead]

What did the spotter do to smokey @ 5:00?

[@jeremyflores6759]

good job bro wieght moving good keep it up!

[@sethvautaw]

Yo Mike! Loving the content bro. Quick question: what kind of lifting belt do you prefer?

[@calmones333]

How about for hypertrophy? This thing have any bodybuilding applications?

[@performanceprimate6836]

Love it Mike 💪

[@seanpetrie3837]

Silent Mike What size slanger do you and mark both use?

[@stevejc94]

Mike can you please go over 531?

[@thehumblebardmusic]

+NPC Bodybuilder Google is limited in 5/3/1 information due to its copyright protection. For a full break down on the programme, its methods and the training ethos of Wendler, its best to purchase his book. This should go for any information, if its not from the original source (e.g. a journal article) then its not credible information

[@Perpetual_Eden]

+MarcusOsborne2 T Nation has a few articles on the original program and beyond 531 written by Wendler himself. I would definitely grab the books after reading the articles

[@thehumblebardmusic]

Read those articles, they are a definite go to source as many are written by Wendell himself. I based my 5/3/1 cycles off most of his newer articles, before jumping over to Conjugate this week

[@minhvisual4265]

i got the red one, but when i go down with 275lb it stop my range of motion and wont let me touch the bar to my chest? should i get the blue one my 1rpm is 300

[@XxXx-qy9mh]

hey mike i bench 120kg ,wich slingshot do i buy bro,thx and greets from lesley ,Keep it up !

[@MrSLach123]

Ever have bicep issues? I've been resting for about 10 days now but during bench i'll have a lot of pain in my bicep starting from the elbow all the way up to my side delt. Same when I squat (low bar) but it's not as bad. Any tips?

[@chuckayers3775]

Can you use it all the time when you bench my left shoulder bothers me and if I do use it all the time will hinder me from getting stronger using it all the time instead of just benching naturally. Also I don't believe my pr should based off of my slingshot. I got 500 With slingshot

[@dessertstorm7476]

Slingshot,chains,bands all make the strength curve increase towards lockout. But for most people the weakest point is off the chest, so what variations are best for that? board presses? Pause reps?

[@SilentMike]

id disagree that "most" weakpoint is off the chest. but if thats the case make sur form is sold , extra long pauses + db presses

[@dessertstorm7476]

yeah ok maybe it's just most beginners are weak off the chest

[@raygnicky]

Best thing for your Lowe torque is long pause reps and master your leg drive

[@ale_schneider]

+Phlegm Atic Spoto presses!

[@TheCrizzan]

+Phlegm Atic I agree with Mike, long pauses and presses that give you longer ROM than usual. Incline barbell, incline dumbell, flat dumbell, and bars that give u ronger ROM like a buffalobar :)

[@Perpetual_Eden]

Great seeing your bench progress over the past few months. Crazy impressive man. You reckon you'll be able to maintain much strength once you cut down to 200-210lbs?

[@drew3830]

Will a DUP approach help me with my snoz gains?

[@ErnieTessein]

I love this vid! Two butts and J Mc D makes an appearance!

[@drStaySane]

real MVP be the spotter

[@AldoFacchiFitness]

what about benching everyday one day with one day without the slingshot?

[@ericmain30]

I found that using the slingshot made me almost weaker at the bottom. I tried spotos with it and I think that really helped a ton.

[@SilentMike]

it can be used 100% of the time. its just a tool. also use it with long pause can be great.

[@SilentMike]

cant**

[@ericmain30]

Even through moderate use i noticed it. I now use it on just the heavy days of the cube to throw up about 100% for a double or 110% for a couple singles.

[@zeeeeb0]

Hey Mike, how do I fix imbalances on my bench? One side being more dominant than the other.

[@SilentMike]

Bench barbell under control and keeping bar straight and even... also dumbbell presses

[@SlowRiderDucati]

I blew out my right shoulder doing 33 reps of 275 lbs in sets of 5. It was the dumbest thing I've ever done. I just bought. 2xxl yellow sling shot so I hope it works for rehab.

[@fpalitang]

Whats the background song? It's annoyingingly catchy to me for some reason

[@clap5]

Is there going to be a sling shot for squats?

[@superstrengthtv]

there is it's called a squat suit

[@cipriansk6553]

u didn't lock the ohp :) i think it's because of mobility rather than strength.

[@GH3TTO100]

what shoes are those?

[@robvas]

5:35 to see mike doing 405

[@AJ1990.]

0:00 to hear Mike give some useful information.

[@nicholasblanton80]

Love the slingshot.

[@Hannycutz]

can the slingshot help with uneven bench press/imbalance?

[@Hannycutz]

I've been focusing on dB bench to correct it but want to get back to bb bench

[@AlmondsAlmonguera]

PUSH IT TO THE LIMIT!!!!

[@sercan272727]

Every review i have seen about slingshot people say slingshot doesnt contribute to your raw bench, do you think this helps you get stronger at all?

[@SilentMike]

yes 100%. supramaximal training has proven benefits + slimgshot protext shoulders & allows you to train extra volume.

[@josejimenez-gw5yl]

Well at the very least you can get used to handling heavier weight than you are used too so when you have it raw it wont feel so unfamiliar

[@wlfzxq]

+Silent Mike I do like slingshot and i do think it helps. but how's that more volume? that's more volume for the slingshot not for your body. When I lift a ton with a crane, it doesn't add a ton of volume to me isn't it?

[@SilentMike]

The slingshot does not lift the weight for you... its added volume because it is a variation much like close-grip or spoto press with benefits of accomodating resistance. I use it after my raw work etc.. much like a pause squat or stiff leg deadlift.

[@patrickb4458]

+sercan can google "gzcl how the slingshot saved my bench" and it's a good read on how one powerlifter really implemented the slingshot to increase his raw bench. the slingshot allows you to work through a full range of motion while handling high intensity weights (90%+, if you choose to go this high intensity). it's not an absolute neccessity but it's worth the purchase in the long run in my opinion.

[@michaelpullifrone3140]

Attempt, HA! Smashed that for a clean ass triple! You and Mark gonna be doing any seminars in Ohio?

[@superstrengthtv]

I wish they would come to Ohio

[@michaelpullifrone3140]

+Destiny Athletics They are, they'll be there next week for the Arnold Classic. That what I was asking was if they will be doing any seminars while in Ohio. Still waiting to hear back..

[@superstrengthtv]

My friend told he is going to be doing a seminar before the Arnold

[@michaelpullifrone3140]

+Destiny Athletics yea I heard them talking about doing one a few months ago but I believe it was for vets only.

[@curtzgeorge88]

hey dude how would i utilise if I'm doing the wendler 531?

[@mikejaskolski1623]

Use it after your main 5/3/1 sets. For example the template boring but big you do 5sets of 10 of the main exercise After the 5/3/1 sets. I would use it for the 5by10. Just my opinion though

[@curtzgeorge88]

+Mike Jaskolski those sets are used mainly for hypertrophy though and I'm using the basic 531 with my own assistence, So what I'm wondering is if I'm doing on a 5 week my working sets would be 5,5 then 5+, would I start at the top weight for an extra 3x5 or start there and pyramid up and on the 3rd extra set and perform a 5+ again?

[@mikejaskolski1623]

+curtz george personally I would just test out both ways and see what you feel will help you more in the long run. I'm sure there is lots of way to incorporate the slingshot

[@curtzgeorge88]

+Mike Jaskolski it's technical mind bending stuff haha cheers for the help though! hopefully silent mike can put a word in aswell

[@mikejaskolski1623]

+curtz george haha no problem I know the feeling of trying to incorporate things into a program and going insane overthinking it.

[@mevsgravity7287]

07:03 Brett Gibbs 2.0

[@only1michaelpenny]

who's the hottie in the background at about 8:15? great vid but i don't remember anything you said after about 8:18. just sayin'

[@rococococo]

Push it to the limit.

[@StrengthAesthetics1]

Maybe one day I'll be able to unrack 405LB haha

[@Shutup95703]

...fucking easy...good shit Magic Mike

[@FullTimeEuphoria]

Check out my review of the slingshot!

[@jcs003]

Good video.

[@Compton2952]

Push it to the limit ! #HowMuchYaBench

[@VictorYTMusic811]

The flick a da feet

[@chatrad7887]

It makes me sad to realize Mike can almost bench my squat max

[@tomhines3404]

I always think Omar is speaking some Japanese at the end of the Ranger dance off.

[@MrApplepie54321]

The anticipation tho

[@MrApplepie54321]

Would doing back a day before affect deadlifting?

[@jayhilton5429]

I was just watching that sexy thing in the background and realized I didn't hear a word you said the whole video.

[@163Rob]

+Silent Mike When you gonna grow a lil smokey beard?

[@ultramegaclay]

that fucking song haha

[@hunter6099]

I feel off Bal with it.

[@tyroneselffitnessforlife1392]

fist time using was the other day, walked in gym no warm up 315 for 10

[@benjaminbrooks7286]

There was no info on how to program with at all. And I couldn't hear you anyway over the music.

[@jamesreid5950]

Smoke is a freak

[@hectorfigueroa2596]

First?