Best way to get a higher Bench Max?

[Debaser]

I think you're missing my point.

Out of floor press, 2 board, 3 board, 4 board, 5 board, lockouts (bottom to top) my raw max has NEVER been more than the lowest of those numbers.

See what I'm getting at?

Oh yeah I understand completely. I was just commenting on the fact that I believe rotator cuff work is essential, no matter what type of training you embark on.

I'm all for working on weak points, but only within the context of an applicable program, like WSB or other lower volume methods. The routine he's on would need to be changed drastically to accomodate attention to weaknesses, IMO.

 

[R CRUSHER]

though i don't use a full blown WSB routine, DE bench was hell on my elbows also, i strongly believe in the "find your weakness" and hammer it.

it's like your benchpress is a chain and one of those links is going to be weaker than the rest.it will only withstand the weight that will break the weakest link.

finding the right exercise for your weakness is the key. for example the floorpress works my midpoint weakness perfect, but for my partner who has the same midpoint weakness the floorpress is useless his girth(gut) is much bigger that mine so the floor is like a 1 boardpress for him and hits the bottom.

FIND THE WEAK LINK! HAMMER IT

 

[skaman607]

so you're saying I shouldn't ever do full ROM 1rm lifts? Because if you are then I'm in trouble