Ok i am 16 yrs old 6'0 ft 235lbs. Sounds pretty big right. It sounds like i would bench a lot. However, my bench is pathetic at the moment. Im probably benching 190. About a year ago when i was 15 i was benching 225 but i got sick a couple times since then when i couldnt train. Regardless, my bench went down a little bit but i have been training consistently for a couple months now doing cardio 3-4 times a week and training chest at least once a week. Dont get me wrong i train all my other muscles too, however, is doing chest once a week going to increase my bench? why is my bench not increasing when all of my other lifts are?
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Thread: How do i increase my bench press
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07-27-2011, 06:59 AM #1
How do i increase my bench press
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07-27-2011, 07:03 AM #3
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07-27-2011, 07:21 AM #4
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07-27-2011, 07:24 AM #5
I recommend benching twice a week as opposed to once a week, yet some may say otherwise. There are many many pros and cons but as far as a relatively getting back into things I recommend benching twice a week trying to go up 5lbs-10lbs per week. For instance 10x100 on your last set one week, try going for #x110 the following week, hopefully at ten reps, no less than eight. Progress may stagnate after some time but you should generally be going up.
I personally like pyramid training, I have had great success with it, packing on 20-35 pounds on my bench in just seven workouts, but there are many other options.
First off, what does your current benching routine look like? How many sets, for how many reps, do you usually do?
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07-27-2011, 07:27 AM #6
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07-27-2011, 07:32 AM #8
So I am assuming you are on a split, training every body part once a week?
Although I have seen decent results on a split myself, many are skeptical of a split program that trains each body part once a week will be very effective in strength training. I recommend you switch two a higher frequency program that trains each body part two to three times a week. If you are interested let me know and I and others will recommend you a better-fit strengthening program. You can also go onto the supersite and look into how to increase your bench press and some strengthening programs.
Also, the lower rep range is primarily better for strength training so I would try increasing the weight but lowering the rep range to the 5-10 rep range and as you get closer to your set out 1RM max day (weeks out) to lower it a bit to the 2-8 rep range, max out, and repeat the cycle if you get the idea.▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ MEMBER OF THE UF GATOR AND USF BULL NATIONS ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂
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07-27-2011, 07:41 AM #9
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07-27-2011, 08:14 AM #11
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Try and do more tricep excercises; such as dips, close grip, and even cable push downs. Building up your triceps will help your bench out vastly.
As well do dumbbell press but with higher weights, lower reps.
When doing your bench set try and bench with something more like:
Bar x 5
95lbs x 5-6
135 x 5-6
155 x 3-5
175 x 1-3
185 x 1-3
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07-27-2011, 08:18 AM #12
I'm increasing my bench press every week (just about) by 5-10lbs, and a few things that have helped me are:
Having a good diet, training chest twice per week, having at least 8 hours sleep, taking creatine and doing negatives.
The negatives help me a lot, I recommend you try them. I usually do 5 reps each chest day of a really heavy weight.
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07-27-2011, 09:24 AM #13
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07-27-2011, 09:43 AM #14
my two cents:
To increase bench press, you gotta, well, BENCH PRESS. Personally, I prefer to alternate doing a week of barbell bench press and dumbbell bench press (incline of both). I bench 2-3 times a week (I know someone will say that's too much, but its really whatever works for you. Once a week didn't help me personally, but it may be good for you), but I only max out once in awhile. Usually do 1x10 set of a warm up and than 3x5 of 80% 1RM.
It would also benefit you to train triceps, since the bench press is a pushing motion, and the triceps and, of course, used in pushing motions. I wouldn't do a huge tricep workout, but throw in some dips or tricep extensions. My favorite tricep excercise is "behind the head dumbbell dips" or whatever you wanna call 'em.
Also, you want to work on your back. Barbell rows are very helpful since they are the opposite of a bench press. Getting a good set of wheels can be beneficial, because you will be using your legs as a base when bench pressing.
Here is a list of excercises you may consider to help you bench press:
Incline Bench Press
Dips
Barbell Rows
Shoulder Press
Lateral Raise
Tricep Extension
Anyways, this is what worked for ME, however, it may be different for you.
EDIT: basically train everythingLast edited by jbman2; 07-27-2011 at 10:04 AM.
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07-27-2011, 10:00 AM #15
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07-27-2011, 10:09 AM #16
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07-27-2011, 10:20 AM #17
Personally i would have to say do flat bench 3 x 6-10 reps resting at minimum 2 minutes between sets as the first part of your chest routine (once per week) and then whatever exercises you like after that be it incline or dips... What i found great aswel is 4 days after that do maybe 3 sets of 10 reps flat bench wont take as much out of you but for some reason with me it drove up my lift, im getting about 1.5 times my weight on the bench now its going pretty good. Best of luck
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07-27-2011, 10:32 AM #18
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To get good in bench, you bench. Smith machine will not yield the best results in bench increase as a proper bench routine with good form.
If I was looking at assistance work for a bench, I would go to close grip bench press, rear deltoid, and lats/romboids.
The video above has the form pretty much nailed down. Although it seems simple, takes a bit of time to implement all elements, but it is worth the investment."Do not subordinate fundamental principles to minor details."
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