Slingshot/Compression Cuff Reviews
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| OwenL |  | Slingshot/Compression Cuff Reviews | 03-06-2015 @ 08:37 |
 has a tiny penis Member 2897, 5018 posts SQ 220, BP 140, DL 270630.0 kgs @ 82.2kgs UnEq | Any one use these products off Mark Bells website? Are the compression cuffs as good as people make out, and is the slingshot a good way of increasing bench overload for the raw lifter? I have a bit of elbow tendinosis from low bar squatting which i am addressing the cause of but if these could help alleviate it short term then i may purchase one of the cuffs. But i dont want the cuff to aid my lifting like a tight elbow sleeve. And if i did order one then i may get a slingshot too if its worthwhile to prevent me from making a possible 2 separate orders and paying for postage twice in the future lol. Also, the hip circles, are they just fancy resistance bands? cheers. | ||
| matthewvc | | ... | 03-06-2015 @ 10:42 |
 ‘downsizing’ Member 5704, 3219 posts SQ 280, BP 210, DL 320810.0 kgs @ 96.3kgs UnEq | OwenL said:Any one use these products off Mark Bells website? Are the compression cuffs as good as people make out, and is the slingshot a good way of increasing bench overload for the raw lifter? I have a bit of elbow tendinosis from low bar squatting which i am addressing the cause of but if these could help alleviate it short term then i may purchase one of the cuffs. But i dont want the cuff to aid my lifting like a tight elbow sleeve. And if i did order one then i may get a slingshot too if its worthwhile to prevent me from making a possible 2 separate orders and paying for postage twice in the future lol. Also, the hip circles, are they just fancy resistance bands? cheers. got a full boar slingshot. first 2-3 goes I felt no stronger with it than normal. but with a little practice and it probably unstiffening a little I've found it adds about 10% to my equivalent raw lift. has it helped? not sure, but I am stronger than I was 3 months ago and feel better at locking out which was always my weak point even as an unequipped lifter, usage pattern has been higher reps rather than single max efforts with it. | ||
| hifilover | | ... | 03-06-2015 @ 10:55 |
 Member 3241, 2043 posts SQ 1, BP 192, DL 255448.0 kgs @ 136kgs UnEq | There's another post further down re the Slingshot's etc... This is what I had to say: I used mine a lot to help me through rehabbing my right torn shoulder; I could bench 180kg raw before it, my PB was 185kg but had been a distance away from that I have benched 210kg in the Maddog slingshot but that was TnG; paused I managed 202.5kg so I'd say it'll have given me about 15kg but that was with a bad shoulder! I benched 180kg for 2 paused singles last night, my shoulders doing a lot better but I'll work the SS back in somewhere in my pressing routine as I find it does help you to keep the shoulders safe/in a better line but also allows you to overload on the bench! I train on my own so I bench in the power-rack so I can set the pins to catch the bench, should I fail! Being able to be right under the bar also allows me to use the SS effectively as the gym I train at, their bench, the bars quite behind you and it's an arse to get it off the pins when its loaded! | ||
| LukeC | | ... | 03-06-2015 @ 12:37 |
 The one in the guns and roses teeshirt. Member 171, 2462 posts SQ 272.5, BP 140, DL 245657.5 kgs @ 80.2kgs Eq | OwenL said:Any one use these products off Mark Bells website? Are the compression cuffs as good as people make out, and is the slingshot a good way of increasing bench overload for the raw lifter? I have a bit of elbow tendinosis from low bar squatting which i am addressing the cause of but if these could help alleviate it short term then i may purchase one of the cuffs. But i dont want the cuff to aid my lifting like a tight elbow sleeve. And if i did order one then i may get a slingshot too if its worthwhile to prevent me from making a possible 2 separate orders and paying for postage twice in the future lol. Also, the hip circles, are they just fancy resistance bands? cheers. I bought a Hip Circle, there is a UK supplier which sells them for about £20 plus P&P so pretty cheap really. Can't say it has put kg on my squat or anything like that but it feels like a really good warm up for the hips/glutes. I think for someone who needs to fit in very short workouts some time or travel a lot and cant get to the gym it would be useful as part of a workout doing some BW squats. | ||
| JackRevans |  | ... | 03-06-2015 @ 13:02 |
 'There was also a sausage in my mouth.' Member 2477, 16481 posts SQ 190, BP 130, DL 235555.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq | Hip circles are great. No they obviously won't make you stronger but they are very good for warming up the hips. | ||
| JackRevans | | ... | 03-06-2015 @ 13:03 |
'There was also a sausage in my mouth.' Member 2477, 16481 posts SQ 190, BP 130, DL 235555.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq | Oh yeah and the slingshot was very useful for me on occasions where iv had pec, shoulder and elbow issues. | ||
| OwenL | | ... | 03-06-2015 @ 13:14 |
has a tiny penis Member 2897, 5018 posts SQ 220, BP 140, DL 270630.0 kgs @ 82.2kgs UnEq | JackRevans said:Hip circles are great. No they obviously won't make you stronger but they are very good for warming up the hips. Thanks  I have a few looped resistance bands. Do i still need a hip circle? | ||
| JonA81 | | ... | 03-06-2015 @ 13:22 |
 Member 2216, 2243 posts | OwenL said: Thanks I have a few looped resistance bands. Do i still need a hip circle? Doubled resistance band feels too tight. Ive got cuffs and hip circle coming this week, will report back. | ||
| JackRevans | | ... | 03-06-2015 @ 13:34 |
'There was also a sausage in my mouth.' Member 2477, 16481 posts SQ 190, BP 130, DL 235555.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq | OwenL said: Thanks I have a few looped resistance bands. Do i still need a hip circle? If money isn't an issue then I would recommend it, however you certainly don't NEED it | ||
| OwenL | | ... | 03-06-2015 @ 13:44 |
has a tiny penis Member 2897, 5018 posts SQ 220, BP 140, DL 270630.0 kgs @ 82.2kgs UnEq | JonA81 said: Doubled resistance band feels too tight. Ive got cuffs and hip circle coming this week, will report back. I meant the ready looped ones. Like a hip circle but made of rubber lol. Ill be interested in your review mate. Thanks Jack. If i order a slingshot i may get a hip circle then just because. | ||
| JonA81 | | ... | 03-06-2015 @ 19:44 |
Member 2216, 2243 posts | Ordered the wrong cuffs! Pair of 8" £20 anyone? | ||
| LessThanLuke | | ... | 03-06-2015 @ 20:21 |
 his poor male ego must be crushed Member 883, 6251 posts SQ 290, BP 180, DL 420890.0 kgs @ 105kgs UnEq | JackRevans said: If money isn't an issue then I would recommend it, however you certainly don't NEED it Essentially this. I love the hip circle for warming up though. | ||
| PeteHodgson | | ... | 03-06-2015 @ 20:31 |
 Has little understanding of the sugden Member 677, 11338 posts SQ 165, BP 125, DL 220510.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq | What's the lowdown on the hip circle then? Although it's probably quicker to google it, I've typed this now, so can't be arsed. | ||
| Fazc | | ... | 03-06-2015 @ 20:38 |
 Sports an extremely muscular arse. Member 38, 6253 posts | Intredasting | ||
| OwenL | | ... | 03-06-2015 @ 21:01 |
has a tiny penis Member 2897, 5018 posts SQ 220, BP 140, DL 270630.0 kgs @ 82.2kgs UnEq | JonA81 said:Ordered the wrong cuffs! Pair of 8" £20 anyone? Ill get back to you in the AM if no one else wants em still | ||