Misc, Bench Press for strength gains or size gains?

[socallmemaybe1]

do you use bench press for size (many reps 8-12) or strength (5) ?

[Lazzarus]

I tell myself I do it for strength, but its still weak and I'm stuck

Also chest is tiny as can be seen in avi

[DanielHutch]

Strength. Wanting to continue getting stronger and care more about it

[WolfBeast]

Size, Once a month I do 5x5's of the big 3

[EvanC100]

Strength brah
****ing beta 55kg bench 3x5

[BradCathie]

Definitely strength. 3x3 or 3x5 every bench session and although I'm sure it stimulates growth, I don't like it as a chest exercise because it's generally a tricep and shoulder dominant movement if performed correctly.

Strong triceps, upper back and shoulders will probably assist your bench more than your chest would.

[LeanAsFuark]

I'm one of those guys who doesn't have to do a lot of chest so I just (CURRENTLY) do 3x5 flat and 3x5 incline bb, might add in an extra exercise soon though because it's getting a bit repetitive

Definitely strength. 3x3 or 3x5 every bench session and although I'm sure it stimulates growth, I don't like it as a chest exercise because it's generally a tricep and shoulder dominant movement if performed correctly.

Strong triceps, upper back and shoulders will probably assist your bench more than your chest would.

Agreed with strength, imo BP isn't the best chest developers out there. But I have to disagree with the tricep/shoulder/Upperback dominant. My triceps are weak as fok like you have no clue it's embarrasing
My shoulders though are just about average compared to bench press (60kg max ohp, 100kg max bench)
Upperback I'm not sure if I have a strong upperback or not I can do BB rows 75kg x5 but I used to be able to bench 100kg and just barely do bb rows 60kg x5.
My chest is pretty developed and I'm decently strong on DB press, so yeah that's my disagreement lol'd

[socallmemaybe1]

Strength brah
****ing beta 55kg bench 3x5

same lmao

[therippedbrah]

Well even the 5 reps will yield size as well as 8-10.
Why not just do both?
One heavy day, one straight up BB day?

[BradCathie]

I'm one of those guys who doesn't have to do a lot of chest so I just (CURRENTLY) do 3x5 flat and 3x5 incline bb, might add in an extra exercise soon though because it's getting a bit repetitive

Agreed with strength, imo BP isn't the best chest developers out there. But I have to disagree with the tricep/shoulder/Upperback dominant. My triceps are weak as fok like you have no clue it's embarrasing
My shoulders though are just about average compared to bench press (60kg max ohp, 100kg max bench)
Upperback I'm not sure if I have a strong upperback or not I can do BB rows 75kg x5 but I used to be able to bench 100kg and just barely do bb rows 60kg x5.
My chest is pretty developed and I'm decently strong on DB press, so yeah that's my disagreement lol'd

I dare say you're underestimating yourself. My military press is 65x3, 110x5 bench and currently 80x5 pendlay row which are very similar in proportion to your own numbers.

My tricep pushdowns are fairly weak but it's the long head that will really contribute to your bench. Exercises like heavy overhead dumbbell extensions or close grip bench press will help.

[Mattschill]

I dare say you're underestimating yourself. My military press is 65x3, 110x5 bench and currently 80x5 pendlay row which are very similar in proportion to your own numbers.

My tricep pushdowns are fairly weak but it's the long head that will really contribute to your bench. Exercises like heavy overhead dumbbell extensions or close grip bench press will help.

Tfw bench to CGBP ratio is almost 1

[DavidT1]

Strength for me mainly, I keep the reps pretty low. Usually go higher on the dumbells (8- 12) ^ Also solid as faurk IM and back

[LeanAsFuark]

I dare say you're underestimating yourself. My military press is 65x3, 110x5 bench and currently 80x5 pendlay row which are very similar in proportion to your own numbers.

My tricep pushdowns are fairly weak but it's the long head that will really contribute to your bench. Exercises like heavy overhead dumbbell extensions or close grip bench press will help.

I'm actually not sure about my CGBP I think I do like 60x8 in the end/after my flat and incline bb press but I can do 92.5x4 flat (That's fresh though). (This means that my CGBP as far as I can see is quite weak and you said it would help, hence approving my point)

My Pendlays are a tad stronger than my bb rows for some reason so I guess we're nearly the same on that level, which just approves my logical point (I have to make it logical for myself to make it worth explaining lol)

My overhead cable tricep extensions thingy whatever the name is are a joke. It might be at the end of a WO but with BOTH hands I just barely manage 12.5kg x12.

Meaning my triceps are weak in comparison to exercises that would assist my bench (Hope you get where I'm going with this/understanding me)
You said both those exercises would help, but both of those are really weak for me so that doesn't quite explain it.

Unless you're telling me to do more overhead tricep exercises and more CGBP but that would mean that my BP should literally EXPLODE in terms of progression

[Mattschill]

Strength for me mainly, I keep the reps pretty low. Usually go higher on the dumbells (8- 12) ^ Also solid as faurk IM and back

Thanks brah. Those times are from a few months ago and I'm tapering for a meet from Dec 5th-7th so hopefully theyll be even faster then

[BradCathie]

My cgbp yesterday was 75x10 after my other exercises, being fresh makes a huge difference. I get exactly what you mean, and yes I think focusing on those exercises will help immensely.

Overhead dumbbell extensions in the 6-8 rep range and cgbp at the end of the session to help with tricep endurance. My chest activates at the bottom portion of the bench press because I have a closer grip but my triceps and shoulders are what push the majority of the weight and lock it out.

[DavidT1]

Thanks brah. Those times are from a few months ago and I'm tapering for a meet from Dec 5th-7th so hopefully theyll be even faster then

Best of luck man! I dropped from a 56 mid to a 55 low (fly) from a 3 week taper for districts. Good times.

[CWGame]

Strength.

[Andregood]

My chest is my best and always has been, I've always done it for strength, hitting shoulders after bench crew

[lolsmileyface90]

I stick to the 10-12 rep range

[Restllessa]

Size,tomorow is maxing day tough!! i'm so excited!

[LeanAsFuark]

My chest is my best and always has been, I've always done it for strength, hitting shoulders after bench crew

Doesnt everyone