Powerlifting Safety ???

[EMO KILLER]

I wanted to start out by saying hello to everyone and this is the first thread I've started on Meso so any feedback wouldbe greatly appreciated. I have been on a steady regiment of lifting as heavy as possible and I am now getting into uncharted territory for myself. Next chest day I plan to go up in bench to 500 lbs. Currently 420 at 5 reps is no problem. My question is at this weight what equipment should I use? I currently have wrist supports but should I be using elbow sleeves as well. The only poor form I use is to keep my head up during (off the bench) Is this bad pratice at this weight. Keep in mind I do not bounce the weight nor arch my back. Simple question but very important to me. [color=Black]

[AnimalMass]

Good god you're strong. Are you telling me you're benching 500 raw without a bench shirt?

Dude, I'm one hell of a bencher but I can't bench that. Basically you NEED to be in a shirt. Benching 500 lbs raw will eventually tear the shit out of your shoulders.

Forget your wrists and elbows - they'll be fine most likely - but your shoulders - they're done unless you get some support in there.

What are your goals for weight training? Do you want to be a competitive powerlifter? If so I can help point you in the right direction.

Matt

[EMO KILLER]

Thanks Matt,
I will look into the shirt. I only thought they were good for standing exercises (squats,deadlifts) yet it seems like I need to purchase one. Thanks for the compliment it means alot. I came back from sickness about 2 years ago and when I hit the gym for the first time weighing 180 and barely pushing 160. Now at 260 and schooling most guys at the local Golds I am very proud of what I have done but very modest. I might compete later down the road but I feel I need to be more seasoned. Any tips would help.

[EMO KILLER]

Originally Posted by AnimalMass

Good god you're strong. Are you telling me you're benching 500 raw without a bench shirt?

Dude, I'm one hell of a bencher but I can't bench that. Basically you NEED to be in a shirt. Benching 500 lbs raw will eventually tear the shit out of your shoulders.

Forget your wrists and elbows - they'll be fine most likely - but your shoulders - they're done unless you get some support in there.

What are your goals for weight training? Do you want to be a competitive powerlifter? If so I can help point you in the right direction.

Matt

Thanks Matt,
I will look into the shirt. I only thought they were good for standing exercises (squats,deadlifts) yet it seems like I need to purchase one. Thanks for the compliment it means alot. I came back from sickness about 2 years ago and when I hit the gym for the first time weighing 180 and barely pushing 160. Now at 260 and schooling most guys at the local Golds I am very proud of what I have done but very modest. I might compete later down the road but I feel I need to be more seasoned. Any tips would help.

[buck]

Start keeping your head on the bench. Or when you compete you will slip into your old babits and be disqualified. None of the competitve powerlifters that I train wi th use a shirt except the last couple weeks before a competition. And a couple of these guys are at about 500lbs.

[treeistheman2]

i keep my head off the bench. in the ipa, apf, you can . as far as waiting to be more seasoned thats crazy!! order you a double denium shirt from inzer or karin . train one day raw, and one day with a shirt. it takes time to learn how to use one but well worth it . i myself bench 500 . without a shirt. and i want 650 at the ipa nationals in november in the 220 class. so you could maybe bench 600 to 700lbs with a little work in the 275lb class.

[EMO KILLER]

Originally Posted by treeistheman2

i keep my head off the bench. in the ipa, apf, you can . as far as waiting to be more seasoned thats crazy!! order you a double denium shirt from inzer or karin . train one day raw, and one day with a shirt. it takes time to learn how to use one but well worth it . i myself bench 500 . without a shirt. and i want 650 at the ipa nationals in november in the 220 class. so you could maybe bench 600 to 700lbs with a little work in the 275lb class.

Thanks brother I'll look into the shirt what site should I go too?

[treeistheman2]

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[EMO KILLER]

Originally Posted by treeistheman2

i keep my head off the bench. in the ipa, apf, you can . as far as waiting to be more seasoned thats crazy!! order you a double denium shirt from inzer or karin . train one day raw, and one day with a shirt. it takes time to learn how to use one but well worth it . i myself bench 500 . without a shirt. and i want 650 at the ipa nationals in november in the 220 class. so you could maybe bench 600 to 700lbs with a little work in the 275lb class.

Thanks Tree.
the inzers look good but I might go with the titan fury. Looks like a better deal and decent feedback. I want a moderate fit for safety but not too snug I dont want the shirt to compensate for strength. today's chest day and I'll hop up to 420-430 then go from there. hopefully before the end of october we can hit 500.
thanks for the help

[treeistheman2]

Originally Posted by EMO KILLER

Thanks Tree.
the inzers look good but I might go with the titan fury. Looks like a better deal and decent feedback. I want a moderate fit for safety but not too snug I dont want the shirt to compensate for strength. today's chest day and I'll hop up to 420-430 then go from there. hopefully before the end of october we can hit 500.
thanks for the help

also inzer has a new poly shirt, the rage and the rage x . a lot of guys seem to love them even more than titans. plus i know guys that have been waiting on their fury s for 2 months with the inzer rage its quicker like 7-10days. good luck. with any shirt practice with it.. i still see45 to 100lbs more with a shirt. dont be upset that 430 wont touch your chest. i done 515lbs without my shirt and with my shirt it took 585lbs to touch. so take your measurements right on, relaxed for competing. non-competing add a inch to each measurements.