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Barbell Sling Shot Bench Press

Bench-press overload variation using a properly fitted Sling Shot to assist the bottom range while normal bar control is maintained.

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Barbell Sling Shot Bench Press demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

ChestTricepsShouldersUpper BackCore

Equipment

Barbell

Sets × reps

3 × 6

Rest

2 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Put the Sling Shot on correctly above the elbows, lie on the bench with the eyes under the bar, and set the upper back and feet before you unrack.
  2. 02Take the bar out to locked elbows with the wrists stacked, shoulder blades pinned back, and full-body tension already in place.
  3. 03Lower the bar under control to the lower chest or upper sternum while the Sling Shot stretches and helps keep the elbows on a strong pressing path.
  4. 04Touch the chest softly and press back to lockout, letting the device assist mainly through the bottom range without relaxing your own bar control.
  5. 05Keep the bar path consistent, maintain your normal bench setup, and rack only after the bar is fully stabilized over the shoulders.

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