View Full Version : Did reps with a slingshot yesterday.
Tiny1102
04-04-11, 4:04 pm
Benched 300 with the slingshot 5 sets for 20 to 25 reps. I then moved to the rack. With 75 pound bands, bench 400 for 3 sets of 20. More triceps are blown.
naturalguy
04-04-11, 4:27 pm
300????? Is this the real Tiny?
richvanv
04-04-11, 4:29 pm
I would guess so, 300 for 5 sets of 20-25.
Tiny1102
04-05-11, 12:05 am
That was 315 for 5 sets of 20 or more and 405 for 3 sets of 20 or more. Yes, I am Tiny Meeker
300????? Is this the real Tiny?
Tiny1102
04-05-11, 12:07 am
I did try 1215 last week, so I thought I would take it EASY this week. Lol
That was 315 for 5 sets of 20 or more and 405 for 3 sets of 20 or more. Yes, I am Tiny Meeker
That was 315 for 5 sets of 20 or more and 405 for 3 sets of 20 or more. Yes, I am Tiny Meeker
Getting ready for a bodybuilding show, right? :P
BigChrisF
04-05-11, 12:23 am
Getting ready for a bodybuilding show, right? :P
104 weeks out!
104 weeks out!
Gotta get stage-ready!
Tiny1102
04-05-11, 9:50 am
Big secret
Getting ready for a bodybuilding show, right? :P
Tiny1102
04-05-11, 9:51 am
Just 2 weeks
104 weeks out!
Tiny1102
04-05-11, 9:52 am
Just had to cut off Whataburger.
Gotta get stage-ready!
i think that Whataburger may go out of business if that happened.
on a serious note, how did you like the slingshot?
Aggression
04-05-11, 10:06 am
niCe. I've been using the SlingShot for a few months now. Its a great tool, no doubt. And for someone who has never used any gear when it comes to powerlifting, it was fun to see how much more weight I could press up while using it.
Tiny1102
04-05-11, 12:39 pm
I have a 3X size one, but all my clients are able to use it. They really enjoy it. And they are shocked what they can lift using it. A new lifting division coming soon. Lol
niCe. I've been using the SlingShot for a few months now. Its a great tool, no doubt. And for someone who has never used any gear when it comes to powerlifting, it was fun to see how much more weight I could press up while using it.
Aggression
04-05-11, 1:19 pm
A new lifting division coming soon. Lol
Count me in.
Hercules
04-05-11, 1:22 pm
Good info. I've heard some great things about the Slingshot. Titan has the Ram and Super Ram, too. I'm thinking about getting one of these for my non-shirt semi-heavy to heavy days.
Got one 2 weeks ago. Went off the size charts and ordered an XL. Got it and used it first day. Was a bitch to get on. Pinched the shit out of my skin. But, my max was 355 for 1, I got 355 for 3 right off the bat. Hit 365 this week. But I ordered another one only 2XL this time.
How often do you guys use it and how. I only use it for my last two heaviest set.
Aggression
04-05-11, 1:53 pm
Got one 2 weeks ago. Went off the size charts and ordered an XL. Got it and used it first day. Was a bitch to get on. Pinched the shit out of my skin. But, my max was 355 for 1, I got 355 for 3 right off the bat. Hit 365 this week. But I ordered another one only 2XL this time.
How often do you guys use it and how. I only use it for my last two heaviest set.
Yeah it takes some workin' to get it on. I used it every other wave in the 5/3/1.
Tiny1102
04-05-11, 4:26 pm
I like it for reps, but not for heavy training. I want to feel the full support. I have all my clients using my 3X. From 198 to over 300 pounds. Everyone liked it. If is a great way of showing people what a shirt can be like.
Tiny1102
04-05-11, 4:27 pm
Don't be surprised to see another one from someone else soon.
Good info. I've heard some great things about the Slingshot. Titan has the Ram and Super Ram, too. I'm thinking about getting one of these for my non-shirt semi-heavy to heavy days.
Tiny1102
04-05-11, 4:28 pm
Be nice
i think that Whataburger may go out of business if that happened.
on a serious note, how did you like the slingshot?
Added another 20lbs to my 1 rep max using the sling shot today.
Tiny1102
04-09-11, 5:52 pm
Only 20? I know you got more in you
Added another 20lbs to my 1 rep max using the sling shot today.
I feel like I do as well, thanks. I have been using it for 3 weeks now and it has added reps to weight I could only do singles with and pushed my 1rm up almost 50lbs. One more week of using it, then gonna do some raw work.
Just had to cut off Whataburger.
and another good southern boy makes a sacrifice for the greater good of man kind...
Tiny1102
04-11-11, 12:28 am
Sorry I lied. Ate Whataburger today and yesterday
and another good southern boy makes a sacrifice for the greater good of man kind...
Aggression
04-11-11, 8:12 am
Added another 20lbs to my 1 rep max using the sling shot today.
I was able to add a total of 50lbs going from raw to SlingShot, from 315 to 365. I'm using it with the 5/3/1 program, alternating with each wave. Last wave's raw -1- week on bench press was 280lbs for 1+. With the SlingShot in this wave, the -1- week calls for 325lbs for 1+. Looking forward to it.
I was able to add a total of 50lbs going from raw to SlingShot, from 315 to 365. I'm using it with the 5/3/1 program, alternating with each wave. Last wave's raw -1- week on bench press was 280lbs for 1+. With the SlingShot in this wave, the -1- week calls for 325lbs for 1+. Looking forward to it.
Thats some great work Aggression. I am liking it so far. We seem to be around the same numbers.
Deathride
04-11-11, 7:12 pm
405 for 20+ reps?! Jesus...I suppose after 1215 that must seem like a picnic tho :-P
Out of interest, and as there seem to be a lot of Slingshot users in here, how do you guys see it as best applied? As something for geared lifters to use when they want an alternative to getting the shirt on, or is it useful for raw lifters (such as myself) to overload the triceps safely? Am a curious orange.....
Mostly for mid weight to 1 rep max for 4 weeks on. Then gonna drop it and do mixture of higher reps with medium weight and floor presses and speed work for 2 week, then back on it. Nothing written in stone though, if I feel like I want to use it, I will.
Aggression
04-12-11, 8:49 am
Out of interest, and as there seem to be a lot of Slingshot users in here, how do you guys see it as best applied? As something for geared lifters to use when they want an alternative to getting the shirt on, or is it useful for raw lifters (such as myself) to overload the triceps safely? Am a curious orange.....
For me, I bought it on a recommendation by someone on here, I can't remember who. I think it was Seath. He mentioned that it helps with shoulder pain during the press. I use it with my 5/3/1 waves. I use it every other cycle, going fully raw on the other months. I've never used actual gear. It definitely helps with form, as it pulls your elbows in closer, helping utilize/build more tricep strength. Plus its just plain old fun to use!
Agree with Aggression. I heard the same thing about the shoulder pain. Bought it hoping to help me with that issue.
And whats fun is watching other people watch you lift heavy ass weight!
Aggression
04-12-11, 1:37 pm
And whats fun is watching other people watch you lift heavy ass weight!
Truth. Also, the SlingShot is not well known outside of the powerlifting community. The gym I go to is not a hardcore gym, but its definitely legit. When I whip that red thing outta my gym bag, people don't know what the hell it is. I can see them all staring as I get ready for my set. I load the bar with 300lbs+ and rep away! haha.
MRmichael.hooker
04-12-11, 1:40 pm
Would it be worth it if you stay in the 6-12 rep range?
Deathride
04-12-11, 1:49 pm
For me, I bought it on a recommendation by someone on here, I can't remember who. I think it was Seath. He mentioned that it helps with shoulder pain during the press. I use it with my 5/3/1 waves. I use it every other cycle, going fully raw on the other months. I've never used actual gear. It definitely helps with form, as it pulls your elbows in closer, helping utilize/build more tricep strength. Plus its just plain old fun to use!
Ah, so by making you handle heavy weights and emphasising hte triceps, it should carry over into more raw pressing power? Interesting....and as you say, repping heavier weight definitely gives you the extra MAN quotient. :-D Thanks for the reply!
Aggression
04-12-11, 1:55 pm
Would it be worth it if you stay in the 6-12 rep range?
To me, it gets a little awkward once I go more than 3 reps or so. I feel its better for lower reps with heavier weight. On the other hand, Tiny did 400lbs+ for 20 with it. To each, their own.
Ah, so by making you handle heavy weights and emphasising hte triceps, it should carry over into more raw pressing power? Interesting....and as you say, repping heavier weight definitely gives you the extra MAN quotient. :-D Thanks for the reply!
Yes. Exactly. I use it every other month so that it translates to a stronger raw bench.
My main goal was to use it as another way to work on my rep range. I want to be able to do 8-10 reps with 315. So I have been doing 2-6 reps on my own, but alos when Im done satisfying my ego with the heavy stuff, I hit up some reps with it. I do beleive it will help with carry over and building my form. I will see as I only have one more workout on it and I am gonna go raw for a cycle or two.
Tiny1102
04-14-11, 11:36 pm
I mainly use it for high reps at a medium weight. I do not like using it to max out. To me, I use the slingshot as I do bands. A few weeks with a few weeks without. I think using the bands or the slingshot can put a lot of stress on the joints. Make sure you use FLEX to recover your joints and always ice them and your shoulders down. Try doing 3 to 5 sets with 40 percent of your max for 20 plus reps.
Big Byrd
04-20-11, 11:44 am
104 weeks out!
104 months? haha
Tiny1102
04-27-11, 12:54 am
Well, I went pretty heavy Sunday. I did 7 reps with 605 using the slingshot. Felt great.
104 months? haha