How come i get a better pump doing a measly 40 body weight pushups, and can feel my chest actually expanding, than i do compared to when i do a heavy set of bench press to failure?
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08-18-2009, 08:37 PM #1Registered User
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Pushups vs Bench press
Progress:
Deadlift: 150 --> 275 3x6
Squat: 135 --> 225 3x5
Bench: 95 --> 145 3x5
- Incline: 80 --> 125 4x5
BB row: 85--> 140 5x5
OH Press: 65 --> 105 5x5
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08-18-2009, 08:38 PM #2oh ok
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most likely because your bench is on the same level as your pushups. no hate.
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08-18-2009, 08:38 PM #3Registered User
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you dont. unlikely you bench til failure.
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08-18-2009, 08:40 PM #4Registered User
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i think
push-ups=endurance
which means more lactic acid.
which means more blood going to your pecs.
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08-18-2009, 08:41 PM #5Registered User
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Probably due to time under working.
40 press ups take longer that 5 reps of bench, so more time for blood to flood to chest, so more blood gets there, so it feels bigger." The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself."
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08-18-2009, 08:52 PM #6anonymousGuest
what other said, endurance makes u feel spent more then a burst of 5-8 reps, go get 10 lb dumbbells and bench to failure after you're done you'll fell like ur chest got hit by a car, but u still wont get stronger just like pushups dont help ur strength that much i mean no where near as much as benching near ur max for reps
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08-18-2009, 09:03 PM #7Rep Power: 12157652
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Getting a pump is not a indicator of muscle growth
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08-18-2009, 09:07 PM #8Registered User
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cause yer benchin wit dem der front deltz bro!
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08-18-2009, 11:32 PM #9Registered User
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dude learn englishOriginally Posted by SuppFiend
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08-18-2009, 11:35 PM #10Registered Abuser
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please stop thinking...Originally Posted by Choco92
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08-18-2009, 11:45 PM #11Registered User
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You think that 40 push-up pump is going to get you a bigger chest? Nah.
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08-18-2009, 11:55 PM #12Registered User
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maybe you're not lowering the bar enough to fully work the muscles while benching? whereas your push ups are done properly as its easier? just a guess
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