straps/braces

[trulymassive]

my max bench has been 350lbs for a while but the last few times i was able to get 6 reps out of it. now i want to go for just one rep at 400lbs ( to know what my max is ) my question is, when does a person need to start using straps or braces for bench press. ive seen people use those body brace lookin things but there benching alot more than 400. should i be fine? ive had no trouble at all with 350.

 

[HAYEZ]

ya start pushing things like that ya gonna get injured

 

[grubd]

I think 400 you don't need any aids. I would say around 500 I'd start wearing protection.

 

[kx250rider]

I don't like straps or hooks for benching. If you have to dump your plates, or if there's an earthquake and the bar suddenly flies sideways, you're going to be facing dislocated shoulders.

Charles