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 SWITCHING TO BARBELL BENCH
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Pro Bodybuilder 
Posts: 499 |
Yesterday was my first time using barbell bench. I normally use dumbells. Well anyways I started out light, all i could do is 115 for 3 sets of 6. Next week I'll probably go up to 125 for the same. My bench has always been weak. I'm a junior in hs and when I was a freshman my bench was like 75 pounds for 8 reps.     | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 288 |
your were just like me, in junior year i could only bench 70lbs for 5-6, now, its 225 8-9, its amazing, the progress one can make.  | ||
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Cool Novice 
Posts: 46 |
I usually find when you switch from dumbells to the barbell and vice versa you can't lift as much. But after a few training sessions your body usually adjusts to the new movement and the weights quickly go up. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 126 |
what I do is alternate incline and flat with dumbell and barbell. For example, on inclines I will do 3 sets using the 100lb dbls for 10-12 reps, then do flat barbell for 3 sets starting at 295 for 6 reps down to 225. The following week I will start with barbell inclines then do dumbell flat bench. This is a great way to not only confuse the muscle, but avoid bordom as well. LOL | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 255 |
what weight were you using for dumbells? | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 499 |
For dumbells I was using 50's. Sets of 6 to 8. ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 66 |
Punch has got the right idea. Keep switching it up in your workouts. I always alternate between flat bench and dumbells, same with inclines and declines. Even though it's humbling to bench press relatively low weights it will make you stronger in the long run if you don't avoid it. If you don't have a partner, try to have someone spot you through a few reps of higher weights than you would do on your own. You'll force your muscles to do things they don't want to do, and your muscles will grow as a result. Plus, by having a good spotter, you'll have less fear about ending up with a barbell on your chest. Just work through the pain, and you'll get stronger. I just started working out with a guy, (20 years old 170 pounds 6'1" very thin but well built tri's) that could only bench press 165 on his own. The first time he worked out with me, he put up 4 reps @ 225, 3 reps clean on his own. He had never come close to that on his own before getting a spotter he could trust. WORK THROUGH THE FEAR AND PAIN, AND YOU WILL SEE RESULTS! |
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posted December 27, 2000 04:00 PM