Going for 225 for 20 reps

[DStanley3]

Going into the gym today with ONE goal.

I want to bench 225 for 20 reps.

I have gotten 17 a couple weeks ago and want to beat it today.

What do you think is the most optimal warmup for something like this? I was thinking maybe 135 x 10, 185 x5, then jumping to 225 x ? After doing normal dynamic upper body warmup and explosive push-ups to wake up the nervous system.

[DStanley3]

Or it might be a good idea to at least do 1 set with 85-90% for 1 rep, just so that top set of 225 doesn't feel as heavy. Right?

WhatYaThink?

[xxsupergman25xx]

if i were you....like 5-10 mins of incline treadmill around 3mph

then to bench.
id do 135x5
185x2-3
225x2
255x1

then go back down to 225 and rep out.

[DStanley3]

if i were you....like 5-10 mins of incline treadmill around 3mph

then to bench.
id do 135x5
185x2-3
225x2
255x1

then go back down to 225 and rep out.

I like it. Maybe...
135 x 5
Rest 2 min
185 x 3
Rest 3 min
205 x 1
Rest 3 min
225 x 1
Rest 5 minutes
225 x 20+

So you are saying youd skip a dynamic warmup?

[gymjunki3]

cool