Would this or the MCDAVID Level 1 Shoulder Wrap be better for bench pressing?
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It works great for post-workout recovery, but it shouldn't be worn during exercises.
2022856
Probably the Level 1 - this one's more for the heat/cold aspect. also, see Jim Johnson's rotator cuff book - the best support for the shoulder joint are strong rotator cuff muscles. Good luck!
2022857
Neither of these are made to wear specifically while bench pressing. This is compression with heat and cold therapy to help with injuries. The MCDAVID Level 1 looks to be compression/support for injuries.
386034
I would not use this sleeve for weight lifting. I do weight lifting and you need a lot more support than this offers. This sleeve is more decorative than anything else. Look the reviews ... a lot of them are from parents who bought it for their high school student kids. I have gone over to Tommy Copper sleeves.
1457669
Ooops---it's Monday; I mistakenly thought you were asking about a different McDavid product. Anyhow, this brace does give excellent support...sorry about the mix up!
955082
It's a "stretchier" and more forgiving version of athletic tape. While I still prefer gloves for high rep pull ups, this will suffice to cover palms if you wrap them properly.
1714743
Check out the Lebert videos on youtube then decide if it is better, more versatile, and better made than the Ultimate Body Press Dip Stand. Seriously, utube search Lembert Equalizer. Any athlete is not going to have a hard time with which one to choose. The only decision is pink, green, yellow or black. ;-)
1236661
It could be used for both. I personally don't recommend it, I would go with an Evo Shield. It is more expensive but worth the money. I only used this elbow guard for 2 games.
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I haven't had the opportunity to give the new ones a try yet so I can't say which is a better choice btwn the two. I will say that the gripper glove is definitely a great glove to incorporate into workouts when your hands get truly sore, no matter what level of experience or strength you may have.
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I have the CAP neoprene-covered dumbbells in the 2 - 5 lb range. I've used vinyl-covered dumbbells in PT. The neoprene is foam and provides a good grip even if your hands are sweaty. The vinyl is smooth and gets slippery when your hands are sweaty. If either plastic has a strong smell that doesn't go away after several days, you should return them: indicative of improper mix or cure.
491159
using a curl bar on a bench press creates less stress on the wrist, especially if u r using a preacher curl bench
2275253
Go to the McDavid website and check out the size chart correlated with the brace you want to get
190292
They are different, the wrist guard is mostly just for baseball. The evoshield wrap basically similar to having your wrist taped.
264767
i tried on the gloves and gripped a metal bar instead of doing pull-up. Found that it is pretty easy to turn my wrist in/out. The material on the palm area is cushioned but not rubbery. I think it is good for dumbell lifting and benchpresses, but not ideal for pull-ups.
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Here is the best one I have found, it's been a perfect fit, I use it all the time:Bowflex 5.1 Adjustable Weight BenchLOVE the Duffman reference by the way...
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Yes. These personally worked better for me than the It Works wraps. Everybody's body works differently but I would definitely recommend these to people to try first!
1350541
Yes, It depends on how big your hands are, but I can and definitely would recommend wearing wraps for a little more wrist and knuckle support, especially if you are going to be doing a lot of training.
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YES, it's like a hi-rep bench press. If less pec is your goal, then concentrate on the closer grip positions. Good luck! EdP.S. Or don't go as deep on each rep -- use "rapid partials" for tris and delts.
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I prefer the curled bar because that is what I was used to when I went to the gym. The straight bars I used to use to bench press but for curling I think these are better. I don't know as far as effectiveness if there is much of a difference.