incorporating bench shirt and squat suit

[tweller1991]

Hey guys for a couple years now ive been competing in powerlifting raw, about a month ago i decided to take the plunge and start training with gear (bench shirt, squat suit), i also found a new gym that is tailored towards powerlifters so i'll have experienced people around me. I was wondering though how you guys incorporate the shirt and suit into your training if your a full meet lifter. Do you guys only throw it on once a month or do you do it more metal militia style and wear it once a week? I know there are going to be a lot of opinions on this but it would be great to here what you guys have to say so i could try some stuff out and see what works better for me.

 

[joeblow12345]

Use the gear in training until you learn it. Once you have developed technique in the gear then I would use the shirt every other week. Once you learn the suit I would put it on once a month and train in briefs every week. It will take a while to learn the gear so be patient.

 

[tweller1991]

Hey thanks for the advice, it sounds like some good info. Pretty much everyone i have talked to at my gym said the exact same thing.

 

[freak220]

I always squat in briefs. Wide stance, so it saves the hips. Squat suit and bench shirt, i run them once a week for 3 weeks then 1 week off.
Starting 14 weeks out from a contest, bench shirt and squat suit every week. Adding knee wraps at 6 weeks out.
Been competing for 12 years, this works best for me.

 

[joeblow12345]

I always squat in briefs. Wide stance, so it saves the hips. Squat suit and bench shirt, i run them once a week for 3 weeks then 1 week off.
Starting 14 weeks out from a contest, bench shirt and squat suit every week. Adding knee wraps at 6 weeks out.
Been competing for 12 years, this works best for me.

If I get in my shirt too often it tears my shoulders up and prevents me from going heavy.

NTBM REP

 

[joeblow12345]

Hey thanks for the advice, it sounds like some good info. Pretty much everyone i have talked to at my gym said the exact same thing.

Ya the gear is a bitch, just be patient and the weight will come. Goodluck.

NTBM REP

 

[freak220]

Shoulder rehab is a constant issue. Luckily i am sponsored by a physical therapist. Tremendous help.
Alot of rear delt and upper back/trap work is needed. Icing shoulders and elbows after shirt benching

 

[joeblow12345]

Shoulder rehab is a constant issue. Luckily i am sponsored by a physical therapist. Tremendous help.
Alot of rear delt and upper back/trap work is needed. Icing shoulders and elbows after shirt benching

This is why I backed off on the shirt. I can do heavy raw work almost every week and stay healthy. Have you tried tb 500? Its supposed to be amazing for injuries.

NTBM REP

 

[freak220]

Just started tb500 on my rats.
Only been 3 weeks so they haven't noticed anything yet.
Running 5mg per week. 4 weeks or 6? Then 5mg once a month.
Getting old is rough.

 

[BrunoSalgueiro]

haha