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Getbig Misc Discussion Boards => Powerlifting / Strongman => Topic started by: Bruffy on July 10, 2008, 09:06:23 AM
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This has probably been asked before; but, can anyone recommend a decent bench shirt for a first time user for around $100.00 US. What about a proper fit?
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Titan F6 Single ply is a good start.
Just call Titan and give them your chest and arm measurements.
http://www.titansupport.com/products/shirts/f6.htm
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I started with a Titan F6 singly ply, and I love it. It's about $100.
There is a drawing on the Titan website that shows you were to measure, I think. What I was told to do - and I did - was take my chest and arm measurement, call Titan and ask what size shirt they recommend, and then order my shirt two sizes smaller than what they recommend. ;D
I have heard that Inzer makes cheaper beginner bench shirts, like around $60 that are not as good but easier to get into and out of than the Titan ones, and they may be easier to learn from, especially if you are a beginner and trying to do it yourself.
If you have a proper fitting F6, you will never be able to get it on/off by yourself.
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I started with a Titan F6 singly ply, and I love it. It's about $100.
There is a drawing on the Titan website that shows you were to measure, I think. What I was told to do - and I did - was take my chest and arm measurement, call Titan and ask what size shirt they recommend, and then order my shirt two sizes smaller than what they recommend. ;D
I have heard that Inzer makes cheaper beginner bench shirts, like around $60 that are not as good but easier to get into and out of than the Titan ones, and they may be easier to learn from, especially if you are a beginner and trying to do it yourself.
If you have a proper fitting F6, you will never be able to get it on/off by yourself.
It depends on what you get. I started out in an inzer HPHD Blast shirt. I really didn't like it because I felt like it was pulling the weight over my head (i'm a natural belly bencher). I then switched to an Inzer single ply denim. This shirt was fine, once I figured it out, but I felt like I wasn't getting much from it other than seam burns. I then went to an Inzer Radical Denim, which also seemed to just fall short for my liking. They all cost less than $100 and I think any of them might be a reasonable beginner shirt to learn how to use a bench shirt. The HPHD required 2 people to get me into. The denims I could get on with only a little help, but getting out of them was a real task.
I started using a single ply Rage X last year, which I think is probably the best shirt I've tried out to date. It gives great support, isn't ridiculous to get into, and seems to be wearing well.
My wife on the other hand has had more problems with bench shirts than any person I know. She's tried a EPHD Blast, multiple Rages, a Rage X, and denim. She has problems with all of them. I'm debating just seeing about her switching to an F6, but I'm almost afraid she won't like that one either.
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Titan shirts have a completely different feel than Inzer.
The F6 and Katana are the best shirts i've used.
i didn't like the Rage X at all.
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My wife on the other hand has had more problems with bench shirts than any person I know. She's tried a EPHD Blast, multiple Rages, a Rage X, and denim. She has problems with all of them. I'm debating just seeing about her switching to an F6, but I'm almost afraid she won't like that one either.
What kind of problems is she having, Vet?
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What kind of problems is she having, Vet?
Bitchiness..... ;)
She wants to compete raw, I'd like to see her set some state/regional records in the bench and deadlift---which I'm certian she will do both RAW and geared, but I'm convinced she'll like the gear once I can convince her its not some form of torture only stupid people should be wearing.
She's got really broad shoulders for a woman and she's really lean with long arms. We've moved her up 4 sizes with the Rage and she's still complaining about it not fitting her right in the delts.
I personally have had good luck with Inzer gear---even with the need to have every single piece of gear customized in some way to fit right, but in her case, it seems like its more complicated.
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Bitchiness..... ;)
She wants to compete raw, I'd like to see her set some state/regional records in the bench and deadlift---which I'm certian she will do both RAW and geared, but I'm convinced she'll like the gear once I can convince her its not some form of torture only stupid people should be wearing.
She's got really broad shoulders for a woman and she's really lean with long arms. We've moved her up 4 sizes with the Rage and she's still complaining about it not fitting her right in the delts.
I personally have had good luck with Inzer gear---even with the need to have every single piece of gear customized in some way to fit right, but in her case, it seems like its more complicated.
Bitchiness...something I would know nothing about! ;D
She MUST know that a new bench shirt is never going to be comfortable and that breaking it in is definitely torture, right? There has to be a shirt out there that fits her...she just has to bite the bullet and make the investment (time and pain). Remember the pics I posted when I first got my shirt? I was like "OK you guys have to be kidding if you think that this bench shirt is going to fit me!"
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Bitchiness...something I would know nothing about! ;D
She MUST know that a new bench shirt is never going to be comfortable and that breaking it in is definitely torture, right? There has to be a shirt out there that fits her...she just has to bite the bullet and make the investment (time and pain). Remember the pics I posted when I first got my shirt? I was like "OK you guys have to be kidding if you think that this bench shirt is going to fit me!"
She better know it'll hurt considering the amount of times she's helped me in or out of one through the years and the amount of times she's made fun of my bruises and told me to stop bitching because something hurt....
That said, I do think its just a matter of getting a correct fit. She's sort of like I am---we both like our gear at a degree where others may call them slightly loose. I'd like her go do what I did and try out the really tight stuff and then make up her mind from there on if she likes really tight or looser. Once we get that, the sky will be the limit.
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Call Ken Anderson if you get a Titan. He will send it faster than if you order it directly from Titan.
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Call Ken Anderson if you get a Titan. He will send it faster than if you order it directly from Titan.
True! I gave Ken my bench shirt at the USPF Nats, and he fixed it all up, lowered the neck, tightened up the chest plate, and mailed it back to me...I had it in less than a week!
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rage X. Titan is teh ghey
Jason
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I broke down and bought a standard Inzer Blast Shirt. Eventually, it was my wallet that made the choice for me because I've never used a shirt before. Currently benching 340 lbs. raw @ 200 lbs. bodyweight. For those with experience, what can I expect from using a shirt for the first time. Any tips, hints, or advice?
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I broke down and bought a standard Inzer Blast Shirt. Eventually, it was my wallet that made the choice for me because I've never used a shirt before. Currently benching 340 lbs. raw @ 200 lbs. bodyweight. For those with experience, what can I expect from using a shirt for the first time. Any tips, hints, or advice?
maybe 20-30lbs. blast is JUNK. Sell it! It is easy to use but a bitch to get on and off.
Jason
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rage X. Titan is teh ghey
Jason
i've heard nothing good about single-ply Rage-X's, and a double ply for a newbie is just crazy talk. mine needed 455 to touch without my form collapsing, and it was even a bit loose. properly fitted it would have been damn near 495 just to make it to the chest and i couldn't bench that much.
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i've heard nothing good about single-ply Rage-X's, and a double ply for a newbie is just crazy talk. mine needed 455 to touch without my form collapsing, and it was even a bit loose. properly fitted it would have been damn near 495 just to make it to the chest and i couldn't bench that much.
Because you dont gear your training for equipped lifting. i think it is often something alot of guys forget. Even following the same program, an equipped lifters eexercise selection will be much different than a raw guys will be. Also, although said nothing about a double, never underestimate my gear whoring ways! ;)
Jason
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This has probably been asked before; but, can anyone recommend a decent bench shirt for a first time user for around $100.00 US. What about a proper fit?
are you going to compete?
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I'm considering a possible competition; but, that won't be until summer of 2009.
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I'm considering a possible competition; but, that won't be until summer of 2009.
Save your money until January, and then buy it. Doing consistent PL training will put more muscle on you than any frou frou bb program anyway. No sense in buying 2b if youre on a budget my friend.
Jason
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Save your money until January, and then buy it. Doing consistent PL training will put more muscle on you than any frou frou bb program anyway. No sense in buying 2b if youre on a budget my friend.
Jason
Yep
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rage X. Titan is teh ghey
Jason
Why is Titan "the Ghey"?
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Why is Titan "the Ghey"?
Its more in fun than anything. I believe that for a guys first singleply shirt the rageX is the way to go. Is Titans Katana superior? In every way. But I think it is TOO jacked for a first shirt, especially if noone is there to train with/coach him in it. Ive seen a guy do over 800 in a single katana.
Jason
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Its more in fun than anything. I believe that for a guys first singleply shirt the rageX is the way to go. Is Titans Katana superior? In every way. But I think it is TOO jacked for a first shirt, especially if noone is there to train with/coach him in it. Ive seen a guy do over 800 in a single katana.
Jason
A single ply Fury or F6 is a very easy shirt to use. I
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I wish they would do away with bench shirt's. Raw is Real...My reason is I set a junior record when they weren't allowed then my record was broken by someone when they were allowed. Raw is Real...
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I wish they would do away with bench shirt's. Raw is Real...My reason is I set a junior record when they weren't allowed then my record was broken by someone when they were allowed. Raw is Real...
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what's your plan? multi ply or single? what's your build?
if you're a leaner fella who wants multi-ply, i suggest a rage-x, but do NOT get the grid stitching. that's just far too much shirt. if you've got some padding on the chest and belly, go with a denim, since your body has enough "give" to eliminate problems from the lack of stretch in the material (my first was a double-ply Karin's Double Denim and i loved it).
single ply, pick up a katana. end of story.
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I too recommend the Katana.
Very durable, and if you pick the right size, you will be able to get very different weights from it.