T tragicdeathq New member Sep 26, 2019 #1 I have been stuck on maxing out on 225lb for about two months now and I dont seem to be progressing. Any tips to help me up my bench numbers?
I have been stuck on maxing out on 225lb for about two months now and I dont seem to be progressing. Any tips to help me up my bench numbers?
SteveMobsterG Moderator Moderator EF Logger Sep 26, 2019 #2 Back at my best (418lbs for 1) I did a fast/speed session and a max session. I also never hit my 1RM levels unless I did a test. So drop to 210 and work until you can do 5 x 3 reps with that and your new max will be 230-235
Back at my best (418lbs for 1) I did a fast/speed session and a max session. I also never hit my 1RM levels unless I did a test. So drop to 210 and work until you can do 5 x 3 reps with that and your new max will be 230-235
stevesmi Head Mod Elite Moderator Sep 26, 2019 #3 the same way a runner would break a PR or any other sport you drop the weight down and build consistency at a lower weight then work your way back up just like mobster says above. you don't go in there like a monkey and max out 1 rep everyday
the same way a runner would break a PR or any other sport you drop the weight down and build consistency at a lower weight then work your way back up just like mobster says above. you don't go in there like a monkey and max out 1 rep everyday
P0N Chairman of Board Chairman Member Sep 26, 2019 #4 SteveMobsterG said: Back at my best (418lbs for 1) I did a fast/speed session and a max session. I also never hit my 1RM levels unless I did a test. So drop to 210 and work until you can do 5 x 3 reps with that and your new max will be 230-235 Click to expand... This is great advice.
SteveMobsterG said: Back at my best (418lbs for 1) I did a fast/speed session and a max session. I also never hit my 1RM levels unless I did a test. So drop to 210 and work until you can do 5 x 3 reps with that and your new max will be 230-235 Click to expand... This is great advice.