bench press

kraimer021 · 31-08-2006, 02:28 AM

i have heard alot of people say u can increase ur benchpress max by just working ur chest once a week is this true

**LeeB** · 31-08-2006, 09:08 AM

there are lots of ways to increase bench strength...

this is one way im sure... however im guessing it would also depend on how often you were working it beforehand and also how intensely!

Nick500 · 31-08-2006, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kraimer021

i have heard alot of people say u can increase ur benchpress max by just working ur chest once a week is this true

I ( and lots of others) only train a body part once per week, and I have seen good gains in strength this way.

mr_o_dub · 01-09-2006, 06:44 PM

If you just want to gain strengh just use low reps about 6, but if you want muscle as well you might try this warm up as per normal with ten or twelve reps on a light weight for two sets then start to add weight make your next set for 8 reps then 6 then 4 then 3 and then finish with 8/10 reps
This has always worked for me but it takes time to notice the difference so you need to do it for a few weeks and make sure you have a good spotter for your heavy sets

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01-09-2006, 06:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
mr_o_dub Under Construction Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 47 Rep Power:	If you just want to gain strengh just use low reps about 6, but if you want muscle as well you might try this warm up as per normal with ten or twelve reps on a light weight for two sets then start to add weight make your next set for 8 reps then 6 then 4 then 3 and then finish with 8/10 reps This has always worked for me but it takes time to notice the difference so you need to do it for a few weeks and make sure you have a good spotter for your heavy sets