Improving my Benchpress weight - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Jonnypops · 05-22-2004, 04:46 AM

What tips do you guys have for me to up my weights up fast on benchpress? at the moment im doing 65kg and want to do good in this small competition coming up
thanks

Jonny

gorilla · 05-22-2004, 09:05 AM

when I'm preparing for competition I usually do 3 sets of 3 reps at a weight that is heavy enough to make me not be able to finish the last set and use a spotter. I do this twice a week (monday and thursday) for 2 weeks before. Also if this competition is on a Saturday, then I would do an easier 3 x 3 workout on Monday and not bench again until the competition to make sure your muscles are completely rested. Also, if your body weight isnt an issue, then I would drink a protein shake right after each workout. This advice has no professional or knowledgable background, its just what I do when I need to prep for competition.

EleqTrizi'T · 05-26-2004, 11:15 AM

From personal experience: I added machine fly's to my routine. It seems to have of sparked a new stage of major growth.

jhericurl21 · 05-26-2004, 02:03 PM

/\ are bitches to do but really make your chest stretch out and work

PDOUBLEOP · 05-27-2004, 09:06 AM

Whenever I hit a plateau, I throw in something different. Usually doing my max for 3 sets of 2's with some help from my spotter will do it for me. If I want to raise my bench max, I'll do a blitz which is benchpress only with my regular workout weight but do twice as many sets over a longer period of time. I wouldn't do any other chest exercises with that though. It'll shock your muscles hardcore.

limey · 05-28-2004, 05:51 PM

To add mass to your chest you need to lift a high weight using low reps. I'm not sure how to help you increase your weight, that is pretty much determined by how strong your chest is and how quickly it develops. I read an article the other month about a chest press shirt. It was made out of this tough rubbery type material and it was so tight it took 3 people to strech it and put it on. This kinds works like a weight belt but I wouldn't recommend it for the average guy.

st33lr4t · 05-29-2004, 07:35 AM

high weight low reps. bench press is a compound exercise so dont forget your shoulders and back. most important is nutrition and rest though. if your competition is for powerlifting head of to bodybuilding.com and check out their powerlifting forum. i know these guys use a different technique then plain bodybuilders.

Cowman · 05-30-2004, 10:42 AM

Jeez. You guys missed some of the most obvious tips.

The bench press, while working your chest, also does a number on your triceps and shoulders. Best way to increase bench press? Make sure you're working your triceps, and shoulders, regularly.

05-22-2004, 04:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jonnypops Upright	Improving my Benchpress weight What tips do you guys have for me to up my weights up fast on benchpress? at the moment im doing 65kg and want to do good in this small competition coming up thanks Jonny

05-22-2004, 09:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
gorilla Insane Location: USA	when I'm preparing for competition I usually do 3 sets of 3 reps at a weight that is heavy enough to make me not be able to finish the last set and use a spotter. I do this twice a week (monday and thursday) for 2 weeks before. Also if this competition is on a Saturday, then I would do an easier 3 x 3 workout on Monday and not bench again until the competition to make sure your muscles are completely rested. Also, if your body weight isnt an issue, then I would drink a protein shake right after each workout. This advice has no professional or knowledgable background, its just what I do when I need to prep for competition. __________________ I'll bet you $5 that you read the previous word...

05-27-2004, 09:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
PDOUBLEOP Insane	Whenever I hit a plateau, I throw in something different. Usually doing my max for 3 sets of 2's with some help from my spotter will do it for me. If I want to raise my bench max, I'll do a blitz which is benchpress only with my regular workout weight but do twice as many sets over a longer period of time. I wouldn't do any other chest exercises with that though. It'll shock your muscles hardcore. __________________ ef you-you effing ef

05-30-2004, 10:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
Cowman Psycho	Jeez. You guys missed some of the most obvious tips. The bench press, while working your chest, also does a number on your triceps and shoulders. Best way to increase bench press? Make sure you're working your triceps, and shoulders, regularly. __________________ You don't like my point of view..but im insane

05-26-2004, 11:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
EleqTrizi'T Insane	From personal experience: I added machine fly's to my routine. It seems to have of sparked a new stage of major growth.

05-26-2004, 02:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
jhericurl21 Banned	/\ are bitches to do but really make your chest stretch out and work

05-28-2004, 05:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
limey Insane Location: not there	To add mass to your chest you need to lift a high weight using low reps. I'm not sure how to help you increase your weight, that is pretty much determined by how strong your chest is and how quickly it develops. I read an article the other month about a chest press shirt. It was made out of this tough rubbery type material and it was so tight it took 3 people to strech it and put it on. This kinds works like a weight belt but I wouldn't recommend it for the average guy.

05-29-2004, 07:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
st33lr4t Psycho Location: Dallas, Tx	high weight low reps. bench press is a compound exercise so dont forget your shoulders and back. most important is nutrition and rest though. if your competition is for powerlifting head of to bodybuilding.com and check out their powerlifting forum. i know these guys use a different technique then plain bodybuilders.