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Old 05-08-2011, 10:13 AM   #5269
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Default Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3

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Originally Posted by Patrick B View Post
I have been using a weight that gives me failure at 6-8 for 3 sets after warming up. I detailed my last chest workout on the previous page if you wanna check there. Definitely just trying to get bigger right now, but hitting the 315 bench would feel great. Thanks, Frank!
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I would not work at 95% to 100% of your one rep max. You will hurt yourself and fry your CNS. I would lower your rep range and do some sort of 5,/3/1 cycle. You can find 5/3/1 programs online.
Agreed with Teufel. Pat keep pushing yourself for now, your body can handle it right now. When things get close, we'll set up a max out day. Easiest thing to do is set your max weight attempt and work 4 weeks back from that. Easiest thing to do would be, week #1 75%, week#2 85% week #3 95% week #4 100% - 105% - 110%.
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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol View Post
Is anyone's max bench 2x+ their body weight?

I think handstand push up's are more impressive than a massive bench.
Have yet to hit the x2 bodyweight bench, personally I am not a great bencher never have maybe never will be. My best are 415 ( GYM ) 405 ( Meet ) at about 260lbs bodyweight. I did 600pounds at that bodyweight with a bench shirt. Take it for what it's worth.

Handstand pushups are a mess. Standing overhead presses are where its at.
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