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Bench Press Routine

snoopy13 Posts: 239 Joined: 2003/11/15	2004/01/11, 08:19 PM I got a e book about a week ago about a bench press routine where you are supposed to add up to 50lbs on your bench in 3 weeks. So i was reading over the routine and it says you have to do bench press only for chest, triceps & shoulders for three weeks straight, taking off saturdays and sundays. You have to follow diffrent rep ranges everyday from as high as 15 to as low as 2 reps. Does anyone think that this program is a good idea to start? Also last Monday I recorded a new bench press weight at 325lbs for my max. A increase of 10lbs.
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/01/11, 10:03 PM Variation is the key most definitely. I don't know exactly what your book entails but it sounds on the right track. Does it suggest to lift heavy at 8-10 reps at any point in that routine? Pyramids? -------------- May the lift be with you.
snoopy13 Posts: 239 Joined: 2003/11/15	2004/01/12, 09:48 AM Well for example, Monday would be 10reps,8,6,4,2 increasing weight on every set. The next day would be 5 sets of 15 starting with the heaviest possible weight for 15 than dropping a few pound each set after. There is also specific rest periods in the program from 5 minutes to as low as 1 minute.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/01/12, 05:14 PM I'm always skeptical on anything that can provide you with that much strength gain in that short a period. You may find that at the end of the 3 weeks that your gains are nowhere near 50 lbs. But keep us updated of your progress. -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
shavondec Posts: 340 Joined: 2003/11/26	2004/01/12, 08:42 PM What is the name of this book. Congradulations on progress. -------------- It's not what we eat or drink occasionally, but what we consume on a daily basis that determines our ongoing level o health. formerfatguy.com Not sure of author
gatormade Posts: 1,355 Joined: 2003/10/01	2004/01/13, 10:06 AM That routine will break you down. 50 lbs in 3 weeks? If you take the S vitamin maybe.
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2004/01/13, 12:14 PM What you posted about that routine sounds nuts. Even the best benchers don't train more than twice a week, and those are two totally different regimens. Sounds like just major over training... -------------- Michael Trample the weak; hurdle the dead! Chaos, Panic, Disorder.... Yes, my work here is done!
snoopy13 Posts: 239 Joined: 2003/11/15	2004/01/13, 10:32 PM Gatormade, you seem to be a very good bench presser what would u recommend?
gatormade Posts: 1,355 Joined: 2003/10/01	2004/01/14, 08:30 AM Check out some of the posts I have on Speed benching and benching. I do speed bench on Sundays and max effort bench on Wednesdays. Don't confuse Max Effort with 1RM. Check out www.elitefitnesssystems.com and www.westside-barbell.com There are some great articles on being a big bencher and squatter. Don't forget the legs.
snoopy13 Posts: 239 Joined: 2003/11/15	2004/01/14, 11:46 AM Thanks alot for the info Gatormade