Been on madcows 5x5 for about 23 weeks now my other lifts have gone up really good, except my bench. I have been stuck on 180x3 for this whole time I tried deloading and messing with my form but I just dont know what to do. I have recently gotten to 180x4 but failed to get 5. Any tips on what I should like more tricep work or something like that would be great. Video of 180x3 is below.
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12-17-2013, 06:52 PM #1
Advice on my stubborn bench? Video
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12-18-2013, 05:38 AM #6
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I had the same problem op. I think your problem is volume related. Lower the weight on Monday and do a 5x5 for straight sets then do a bench assistance lift like close grip / floor press for a lighter 5x5 after. Then on Friday work up to a 5 rep max. basically try a texas method kind of set up for bench. For me personally, madcows had the intensity but just didn't have enough volume for me to progress at any decent pace. Although I think it could work well for more advanced lifters.
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12-18-2013, 06:00 AM #7
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12-18-2013, 06:09 AM #8
5x5 also did not let me progress on my bench either. I tryed deloading with no luck,huge breaks inbetween sets and still stalled out at 195 everytime probably mental I dunno but I'm on my fourth cycle of 5/3/1 and loving it. I haven't maxed yet but I'm feeling a large increase in max bench on the horizon it may be somthing you want to look into
Current -365/300/495
Goals 2015- 405/340/550
Heaviest Weight - 310
Current - 207
"I do today what others wont so tomorrow I can do what others cant"
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