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Old 02-Aug-05, 11:55 PM   #1
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New Bench Routine


Started a new routine about a month ago. I bench press three times a week. The first day I lift very heavy going past my 1RM using boards, the second day is a speed day using aroun 50-55% of my max, doing ten sets of three reps as fast as possible, waiting about a minute between sets. The third day is again heavy, but only doing three sets of 1-3 and not incorporating any more chest exercises in my workout that day.
I have already noticed some decent progress.
Has anyone tried anything like this? And if so, what were the results? Thanks
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Old 03-Aug-05, 12:05 PM   #2
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benching heavy twice a week is alot. I'd suggest one heavy and one speed week. I'm curious, what days are you doing the benching?

And, what kind of weight are you benching? What board height (1-2-3-4?) List a routine..
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Old 03-Aug-05, 11:03 PM   #3
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Boards on Monday... 1 for two sets, 2 for two sets, 3 for two sets, then 4 for 1 set

Wednesday speed day

Bench again on Friday...

This routine seems to be working pretty well for me... Added about ten punds on my max in less than a month
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