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Savage 2-Ply Bench Shirt with Inserts | Raw Strength
$400.00
Dominate the platform with the Savage 2-Ply Bench Shirt, the next evolution in equipped powerlifting performance. Engineered by Raw Strength Apparel, this innovative bench shirt combines cutting-edge band material construction with a patented load transfer design to maximize power, stability, and rebound off the chest. Designed for both competitive powerlifters and serious strength athletes, the Savage delivers unmatched support while maintaining a forgiving groove that helps lifters stay in position under maximal loads.
SAVAGE 2 Ply Bench Shirt with Inserts — Maximum Support for Elite Bench Press Performance
Built for Lifters Who Chase Big Numbers
When you’re loading serious weight onto the bar for a max-effort bench press, you need equipment that matches your ambition. The SAVAGE 2 Ply Bench Shirt with Inserts is engineered for competitive powerlifters and strength athletes who demand maximum support, structural rigidity, and explosive carryover on every attempt. Built using premium multi-ply construction and reinforced with strategic inserts, this bench shirt is designed to help you push past sticking points and unlock serious pounds on your total.
Whether you’re training for an equipped meet or looking to add heavier volume to your bench press program, the SAVAGE 2 Ply Bench Shirt delivers the density, support, and durability that serious lifters expect from top-tier gear.
What Makes Our 2 Ply Bench Shirt Different
Multi-ply bench shirts are constructed using two or more layers of dense, woven fabric, creating significantly more structural support and rebound compared to single-ply or raw bench pressing. The SAVAGE 2 Ply Bench Shirt is built with this reinforced double-layer construction to store elastic energy as you lower the bar to your chest, then release that stored energy to assist your press, helping you move through the bottom portion of the lift — often the most difficult part of the movement for many lifters.
This added support allows equipped lifters to handle significantly heavier loads than they would raw, making 2 ply bench shirts a staple in equipped powerlifting divisions and a valuable training tool for lifters looking to overload the bench press safely.
Key Features
Reinforced 2 Ply Construction Built with two layers of dense, woven material, the SAVAGE Bench Shirt provides substantial structural support through the chest, shoulders, and triceps, helping create a strong, stable pressing platform.
Strategic Inserts for Enhanced Support Integrated inserts are positioned to reinforce key pressure points, adding extra rigidity exactly where lifters need it most during the descent and drive phases of the bench press.
Structured Sleeve Design The sleeve construction is engineered to create optimal shoulder positioning and support throughout the full range of motion, helping maintain proper bar path and pressing mechanics under heavy loads.
Durable, Competition-Grade Fabric Constructed with high-density material designed to withstand the repeated stress of heavy training and competition use, the SAVAGE Bench Shirt is built to hold its shape and supportive tension over time.
Reinforced Stitching Throughout Every seam is reinforced to handle the intense pressure and tension multi-ply bench shirts are subjected to under maximal loads, ensuring long-term durability session after session.
Benefits of the SAVAGE 2 Ply Bench Shirt
- Increased Pressing Power — The elastic rebound created by the multi-ply construction helps drive the bar off the chest with added force.
- Enhanced Stability — Structured support through the shoulders and chest promotes a stronger, more consistent pressing position.
- Overload Training Potential — Allows lifters to safely handle heavier-than-raw loads, useful for building confidence and strength under maximal weight.
- Built for Longevity — Reinforced construction ensures the shirt maintains its support and shape through extensive training and competition use.
Who Should Use the SAVAGE 2 Ply Bench Shirt
- Equipped Powerlifters competing in multi-ply divisions who need a shirt built for serious competition performance.
- Strength Athletes looking to safely overload their bench press training with additional support.
- Lifters Transitioning from Raw to Equipped Lifting who want to build experience and confidence using multi-ply gear.
- Coaches and Training Partners working with equipped lifters who need reliable gear recommendations for their athletes.
Getting the Right Fit
Multi-ply bench shirts are designed to fit snugly, and proper sizing is essential for both safety and performance. A bench shirt that’s too loose won’t provide adequate support or rebound, while a well-fitted shirt should feel tight through the chest and shoulders, requiring assistance to put on correctly. Many lifters work with a training partner or coach experienced in equipped lifting to ensure proper fit and technique when first using a multi-ply shirt.
Take Your Bench Press to the Next Level
The SAVAGE 2 Ply Bench Shirt with Inserts is built for lifters who are serious about pushing their bench press to new limits. With reinforced multi-ply construction, strategic inserts, and durable, competition-grade materials, this shirt delivers the support and structure needed to handle heavier loads and drive through sticking points with confidence.
Order your SAVAGE 2 Ply Bench Shirt today and experience the difference true multi-ply support makes in your bench press performance.
This Shirt is Patented and designed by Jason Newland of Raw Strength Apparel,
Sizing Guide and Measurement Diagram as Follows:
- Small: < 175 lbs (Special Order)
- Medium: 176-200 lbs (Special Order)
- Large: 201-230 lbs
- X-Large: 231-260 lbs
- 2X-Large: 261-289 lbs
- 3X-Large: 290 > lbs
Note to Powerlifters: Raw Strength Apparel’s Savage 2 Ply Bench Shirts are approved for use in federations where listed on the current approved equipment roster. Built for elite performance, our bench shirts provide the support, stability, and comfort serious lifters demand during training and competition. From everyday workouts to the platform, Raw Strength Apparel is committed to helping you perform at your strongest.
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Additional information
| Weight | 5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Size | Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL |