Im trying to increase bench press.
Which one will boost strength more?
BP 5x5
or
BP 3x5
and why
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10-16-2011, 09:42 AM #1Stay Dench
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Which one will boost strength more?
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10-16-2011, 09:46 AM #2
What kind of strength?
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10-16-2011, 09:48 AM #3Stay Dench
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physical Strength that will help me boost load next workoutOriginally Posted by spiderman997
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10-16-2011, 09:52 AM #4If you do 5x5 you will get stronger at 5x5Originally Posted by Blade96
If you do 3x5 you will get stronger at 3x5
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10-16-2011, 09:59 AM #5Twice the Newbie
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OP, do you mean which will increase your one rep max more?
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10-16-2011, 10:04 AM #6Stay Dench
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I want to be able to do all 5 repsOriginally Posted by NewbieX2
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10-16-2011, 10:05 AM #7Twice the Newbie
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I don't think I understand. So does that mean you want to increase your 5 rep max?? What is your overall goal with bench press?Originally Posted by Blade96
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10-16-2011, 10:08 AM #8¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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What you really need to do is work on your form and diet.
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10-16-2011, 10:16 AM #9Registered User
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Both will boost your strength.
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10-17-2011, 08:29 AM #10Stay Dench
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I want to complete all 5 reps in all 3 sets then increase the weight, then do the same with new weight.Originally Posted by NewbieX2
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10-17-2011, 08:32 AM #11Bugeye
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3x5 if you're cutting or new to lifting, 5x5 or something else if you aren't.
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10-17-2011, 08:36 AM #12Registered User
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Use both but yes focus on your diet
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10-17-2011, 09:23 AM #13Starting Strength!
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The one you like more and work harder with
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