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

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'm 53 and my shoulders have been hurting pretty bad during my pressing movements. I've had this product for 2 upper body workouts and it's miraculous. No more pain, lifting heavy, getting an amazing pump and ice never been happier! Thank you so much for such an innovative way to relieve pain. I will but this product again, you can bank on it!

An over-worked Right pectoral muscle was going to force me to stop working out indefinitely. Any pressing-type movement would send intense waves of pain through my upper right chest and shoulder. 3, 5 and even 7 days of down time wasn't enough to heal the damage! I eventually changed my routine as I found cable Fly's didn't aggravate my right pectoral and deltoid as when I bench pressed. After 6 months I felt confident I could bench press albeit with very light weights. I had found out about the Reactive Slingshot from Utube. The reviewers left alot of positive feedback and although a bit pricey I rationalized the $50 price as a small price to pay if it helped me bench press again. It did help when I eventually started pressing after a long break. Basically it is a large elastic chest wrap that does the same thing a bench spotter would do; it gives that two finger assist when you need it. In my situation it relieved a lot of the direct pressure from my injured chest muscle. The inventor Mark Bell, never states that using his invention is cheating (like in lifting your lower back off the bench). It is more similar to wrapping your knees with Ace bandages when squatting to keep the lubricating fluid around the knee joints. It definitely got me back to bench pressing. I know as soon as I'm fully capable I will not use it anymore. As for durability; I just received it, but it should last a few months before it looses it's elasticity and becomes useless.

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 so happy with this purchase. Two separations and a torn rotator cuff on the left shoulder and one separation on the right…I was able to finish a mid heavy set with no issues. My form was consistent and safe. This is a great product.

This thing is awsome no more shoulder pain on the bench. Really helps me remember good forum when not using it. And doing body weight dips with it is great helps with the shoulder pain with that as well. Never did dips in the past cause it always hurt my shoulders.

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.