Is it fine if I add 5 or 10 pounds to my bench press every few weeks? I am a beginner, so I'm still experiencing newbie gains.
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Thread: Adding 5-10 lbs every few weeks?
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12-03-2005, 05:05 PM #1Sucky Biceps
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Adding 5-10 lbs every few weeks?
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12-03-2005, 05:09 PM #2Registered User
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I guess so but just adjust the weight to what you can. add 10 pounds more after like 3 weeks.
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12-03-2005, 05:13 PM #3(((())))-------(((())))
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the main thing here is to stay save . do it as long as u know u can lift the weight .if you can bench 135 lbs for 3 rep do not add 10 lbs .
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12-03-2005, 05:13 PM #4Registered User
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i dont understand this question. if you hit the desired rep range its not 'fine' to add weight, its really more of a requirement. lift as heavily as you can do while still getting in a reasonable amount of volume and with good form.Originally Posted by Brokensteel
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12-03-2005, 05:26 PM #5A BB on a Bball court
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Basically listen to your body, if you feel that you can go up in weight, do it (porviding you can do the regular weight at least 5 times). Its kind of like a BBer's intuition. lol
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12-03-2005, 06:21 PM #6Dieting down from 230
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yeah just listen to ur body..... ive been bumping mine up 10 lbs a week and these arent noob gains
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12-03-2005, 06:27 PM #7
Ok i have a question, its a little out of topic but i dont want to start another thread, how much weight do u use for about 10 reps????
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12-03-2005, 06:44 PM #8Registered Shred Master
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Well, this question doesnt have much relevence cause none of these people are YOU. Everyone who works out has a different build and different body function. You need to find the weight thats right for you. So basically, get a buddy to go to the gym with you. Get on the bench and have your buddy add and take away weight until you find a weight that you can do 8-10 reps your first set before failing. Then, start with that weight, and as the weeks go by and you get stronger, add weight.
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12-03-2005, 06:56 PM #9I'll Bench Press You
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well i increase every 5 pounds every 2 weeks... sometimes i dont it may take me 10 pouds a month just make sure you dont overdue it..
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12-03-2005, 07:44 PM #10
i did the same thing of adding weight to my workout almost every week or 2 weeks i eventually started to work out with 80-90% of my max for 4 sets of 4. With the training from my coach i have gotten good gains i was benching 230 in september and 2 weeks ago i maxed at 270 and i recently maxed at 280. It really depends on what your going for and also how you eat and what your body can handle on how much you can add on every week or few weeks. (%)
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