Spud Bowtie Vice

Shoulder tightness, stiffness, and discomfort have become common problems for athletes and non-athletes alike. Hours spent training, driving, working at a desk, looking at phones, and performing everyday activities often pull the shoulders forward into unhealthy positions that can affect comfort, movement quality, and performance.

The Thompson Bowtie Vice by Spud Inc was developed to help address these issues through strategically applied compression.

Created by former professional athlete and strength legend Donnie Thompson, the original Thompson Bowtie became one of the most respected shoulder support products in the strength community. The Bowtie Vice builds on that legacy by providing significantly greater compression while maintaining exceptional comfort for extended wear.

The Bowtie Vice works by applying evenly distributed compression around the shoulder joints, helping guide the shoulders back toward a more natural position. This support helps reduce feelings of tightness around the shoulders while encouraging a more open chest and upper-body posture.

Athletes often notice improved comfort during training sessions, while many users appreciate the support during everyday activities such as desk work, driving, travel, and recovery periods. By helping reduce forward shoulder positioning, the Bowtie Vice can also help alleviate stress placed on surrounding tissues and support better overall shoulder mechanics.

After years of development, the Bowtie Vice was engineered with stronger materials that provide nearly twice the compression of the original Bowtie. The longer adjustment straps make fitting easier, while the upgraded design remains comfortable enough to wear for hours without pinching, numbness, or discomfort.

Whether you're a powerlifter, strongman competitor, bodybuilder, athlete, coach, or simply someone looking to improve shoulder comfort and posture, the Bowtie Vice delivers the support needed to keep moving and performing at a high level.

Built around the elitefts values of Focus, Trust, and Strength, the Thompson Bowtie Vice helps support healthier shoulder positioning and improved upper-body comfort both inside and outside the gym.

Features

• Developed by Donnie Thompson
• Manufactured by Spud Inc
• Nearly twice the compression of the original Bowtie
• Stronger upgraded materials
• Evenly distributed shoulder compression
• Longer adjustment straps for easier fitting
• Comfortable for extended wear
• Supports shoulder positioning and posture
• Suitable for training, recovery, and everyday use
• Available in Medium through 3XL

Benefits

• Helps reduce shoulder tightness and stiffness
• Encourages improved shoulder positioning
• Supports a more open chest and upper-body posture
• Comfortable enough for all-day wear
• May help reduce stress on surrounding shoulder tissues
• Ideal for athletes and everyday users
• Supports training, recovery, and daily activities

Ideal Uses

• Strength Training
• Powerlifting
• Strongman Training
• Desk Work
• Driving
• Travel
• Recovery Sessions
• Daily Posture Support

Available Sizes

• Medium
• Large
• XL
• 2XL
• 3XL

Specifications

• Designed by Donnie Thompson
• Manufactured by Spud Inc
• Advanced Compression Design
• Longer Adjustable Straps
• Enhanced Comfort Construction

Once your order is placed, you will receive a confirmation email letting you know that our fulfillment team has received your order. Once your order is fulfilled, you will receive an email notification with your tracking information.

• Shipping fees are non-refundable in the case of returns.
• Orders that are canceled before they have shipped are subject to a 3.5% cancellation fee. This fee covers non-refundable credit card processing costs incurred at the time of purchase.
• See our Return Policy for detailed instructions.

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