[quote]ALX wrote:
[quote]Bricknyce wrote:
Perhaps because performing a set of 5 reps is NOTHING like a single! Form changes quite a bit and it’s simply not the same feeling as having 100% or even 100+% (in cases where you’re really trying to see what you can and might do) in your hands.
Do you train in the 1-3 rep range? If you want to get good at singles, you have to train at 90+% of the max.
If you’re trying to be a bodybuilder, what’s the concern for?
If you’re trying to be a powerlifter, then get on a program specifically geared for improving the bench. There are quite a few: Metal Militia, Westside, linear periodization (a la Kirk Karwoski, Ed Coan), Smolov. Try one, see what works best, and then eventually over time come up with YOUR OWN shit. [/quote]
My rep scheme, here is my last bench press session:
bar x 25
135 X 6
175 x 3
195 x 3
215 x 1
235 x 1
265 x 5
245 x 6
235 x 6
I’m trying to be a bodybuilder.
No important concerns, I’m just trying to be better and improve and I found this strange, maybe people could give me a trick or something to fix that will make me progress quicker.[/quote]
http://tnation.T-Nation.com/free_online_forum/sports_body_training_performance_bodybuilding/the_bodybuilding_bible_free_of_charge?id=563919&pageNo=0 Read this the first post should be sufficient, I recommend a 4-6 day split.
[quote]ALX wrote:
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
[quote]ALX wrote:
[quote]synergy93 wrote:
Where in the ROM are you hitting a stick point…where would you say you’re weakest…bottom (bottom 1/3 off chest), mid (typical stick point for most), top 1/3 ROM lockout???
[quote]ALX wrote:
What can explain I can I bench press 265 x 5 but fail to bench press 275 once?
This pattern apply to almost all of my lifts. Is that common? Seems strange to me.[/quote]
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bottom 1/3 off chest[/quote]
Are you bouncing (even if only slightly) the bar off your chest when doing you set of 5. I’m asking because you might be able to generate enough momentum with the slight bouncing to overcome your weak point with 265lbs but you cannot do that when you use 275.[/quote]
If I had to stabilize the weight at my chest even for 1/4 sec before pushing it back I would fail to press 265 for sure, so I think yes, it have some bouncing and momentum.
What would you recommend for best growth? using less weight with no momentum at all or just continue like that for my heaviest set?
Thank CT for your time[/quote] If you just want to get a better 1 rep max ingore the bodybuilding reply and start over again pausing the reps for 1 or 2 seconds at your chest before pressing it back up or set the pins slightly above your chest and let the bar rest on the pins before pressing. You are going to have to drop the amount of weight you usually do but it will allow you to focus on your weak point by the chest.