Bench reset question

[jsp16]

So on Wednesday I was doing 3 sets - 5 reps on the bench press....

On the very last set I only made 4 reps...and the bar speed was slow.....should I take 10% of the weight off or should I try 140 pounds again on my next bench workout which is on Monday ?

[T-Rage]

Your only one rep away from 5 on your last set. I would leave it at 140 pounds and see if you hit 5 your next workout. Chances are you will. If you still struggle on your next workout then there is no harm in taking a step back and lowering the weight a bit.

[jsp16]

okay thank you very much...just needed that kind of info

[jsp16]

Another question......is it a good thing only going up 5 - 10 pounds a month, on the bench?

[OFocke17]

Another question......is it a good thing only going up 5 - 10 pounds a month, on the bench?

10 pounds a month ain't terrible but only you've been lifting for yearss

[jsp16]

I tried it yesterday....and I benched 140 5 reps 3 sets.....but on the very last set...i managed to do another rep....so i got 5/5/6 ....so im pretty happy about it....getting close to 150...which was my goal i set a year ago....

[Concat]

10 pounds a month ain't terrible but only you've been lifting for yearss

Bull. 10 lbs a month is great progress. That's 120 lbs in a year. You think OP being able to bench 390 in two years time "ain't terrible?" 510 lbs in three years? Just so-so?