Finally got 400 today!

[erickthegreat11]

I used to train to failure on every work out. I hit plateaus all the time. What I did was some more research and finally tried 6 reps for 3 sets with a weight I could do no more than 9 reps. I was able to add 10 pounds over the next 2 sessions. After this progression, my strength started to go down as fast as it went up. What I'm trying now is to stay in the 9-11 rep range going to failure then when I plataeu, go to the straight set phase for only 2 sessions. Every exercise is done for 3 sets. Is this similar to what you do?

 

[CytoMel]

Pretty good benches fellas, you might want to check out the powerlifting forum and www.elitefts.com has a ton of great articles about the bench press. My bench has gone up over 75 pounds in the last 8 months or so that I did the westside routine. It is definately different than bodybuilding training but you will get bigger muscles as your bench increases on the Westside program

 

[endpoint]

CytoMel: if you keep your eating up westside conjugate method works better than a standard bodybuilding program.
strength gains are comming easy......if i can keep on identifying various weak points.

75 pounds in 8 months? well watch out for a 400lb from me within the year