just getting back into competition, some questions?

[Dave_19]

i used to compete a lot in bench only comps as a teen, never could squat or DL bec of spinal problems... anyway i havent competed since 17 im now 21, also have done all shows raw... right now im into bbing but thiers a competition every month here in CA im going to do one in september in Venice I decided for bench only, right now im about 210-215 now sure of max benching 365 x 6 reps raw... Im thinking im in the low 400s for a max.

I just wanted some advice on what to get to prepare for this competition, i dont even have a Powerlifting singlet, and not sure how to size that or wheres a good place to get it so thats one of my questions...

Also whats a good bench shirt to buy for first time user of one, under 100.00 range, and also how do I figure out an ideal size for this, and where to buy it?

anything else I should get? and should I practice with a bench shirt starting now whenever I do chest or is that too extreme?

I have a few more questions but I know i wont get the best answers if I combine them all into one thread...

thanks in advanced.

 

[Frank White]

Hi Dave,
You need to find out where you are competing? Is it a sanctioned meet (USAPL, APF,WABDL etc) ? Every federation allows something different (single ply poly or denim, open back 2 ply etc). Once you find out what federation your competing in, find out what they allow you to wear. Then you can check out Inzernet.com or call Inzer Advance Designs (1-800-222-6897) and you can give them your measurements. They make every kind of shirt on the planet along with every other piece of equipment you will need to put up that monster bench!

Keep us posted!
Frank

 

[Dave_19]

thanks a lot man the comp im doing is
"uspf Venice beach powerlifting & Benchpress championship" sep 18th....

 

[redneck 6]

I think USPF is single layer poly. Like Frank said call Inzer.

 

[Dave_19]

I think USPF is single layer poly. Like Frank said call Inzer.

i just knwo they decline open back shirts, those are out of my $ range anyway i just want a trophy again to get mentally back into the game.. ive been out to long and i know i can do good in the sport

 

[Ermantroudt]

"...i just want a trophy again to get mentally back into the game. ive been out to long and i know i can do good in the sport."

Doing "good" comes from hitting PR's and increasing your total-not getting a trophy.

For a single layer shirt I would suggest the Inzer EHPHD or the Titan Fury-but if you are going to go with the Fury-ORDER NOW, or it will never show up in time.