getting past the sticking point..

Titan · 08-05-2005, 07:22 PM

Just wondering on how i can get my max bench past my 300 sticking point. should i do sets like 230 until i can get it for 10reps and then move up 5-10lbs and get the for 10 or should i do a weight for 5 or 6 reps and go up 5-10lbs and work my way up? i would appreciate any advice given.

Trick D · 08-06-2005, 12:53 AM

To increase my bench I do a few different things.

#1. I like doing less reps, and doing it with major weight.
#2. I incorporate exercises that are similar to bench press that will give me more strength in the area. For instance start trying to get my shoulders stronger by doing more weight.
#3. Also doing lockouts by using a lot of weight and just lowering them to almost your sticking point and going up.

This should help a lot, ir not. Gain weight =).

Vegeto · 08-06-2005, 03:34 AM

Increasing your bb row strength may be some help too.

DarkFalcon · 08-06-2005, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titan

Just wondering on how i can get my max bench past my 300 sticking point. should i do sets like 230 until i can get it for 10reps and then move up 5-10lbs and get the for 10 or should i do a weight for 5 or 6 reps and go up 5-10lbs and work my way up? i would appreciate any advice given.

Try some of the tips Keith gives..
BENCH PRESS & TRICEP TRAINING

**warriors** · 08-06-2005, 07:02 AM

Yea look at DF's post about Keith's articles b/c getting a big bench has alot to do with technique and there's alot of little "tricks" that can be used.

**powerman2000** · 08-06-2005, 08:50 AM

Since you asked specifically about your sticking point, I would recommend doing some lockouts in the squat rack. Slide a bench into the rack, set the pins where the bar would be equal to your sticking point and then load up the weight. The idea is to go real heavy, which is attainable with the height of the pins set, and then do maybe 3x6 with as much weight as you can. That is what I used to do when I was a comp PLer.

Dan · 08-09-2005, 03:53 PM

Pman I did that a couple of times it works quite well.

pammiejoe6 · 08-10-2005, 06:03 AM

hi everyone...thought id add this article to the mix

GSCampbell · 08-11-2005, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerman2000

Since you asked specifically about your sticking point, I would recommend doing some lockouts in the squat rack. Slide a bench into the rack, set the pins where the bar would be equal to your sticking point and then load up the weight. The idea is to go real heavy, which is attainable with the height of the pins set, and then do maybe 3x6 with as much weight as you can. That is what I used to do when I was a comp PLer.

This is fantastic advice - works like a charm!

GSC

irishbuilder · 08-18-2005, 12:11 AM

it really does work

helped me get past my sticking point after one time doing racklockouts and speedbenching

remember speed is key too

Dan · 08-18-2005, 09:01 PM

congrats bro...

08-06-2005, 07:02 AM	#5
warriors The world is yours Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,127 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 29	Yea look at DF's post about Keith's articles b/c getting a big bench has alot to do with technique and there's alot of little "tricks" that can be used. __________________ Not Around...

08-06-2005, 08:50 AM	#6
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,245 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 203	Since you asked specifically about your sticking point, I would recommend doing some lockouts in the squat rack. Slide a bench into the rack, set the pins where the bar would be equal to your sticking point and then load up the weight. The idea is to go real heavy, which is attainable with the height of the pins set, and then do maybe 3x6 with as much weight as you can. That is what I used to do when I was a comp PLer. __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247

08-09-2005, 03:53 PM	#7
Dan Unpaid Trash Collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,725 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	Pman I did that a couple of times it works quite well. __________________ Got an issue send a PM ... to anyone but me

08-18-2005, 12:11 AM	#10
irishbuilder New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	it really does work helped me get past my sticking point after one time doing racklockouts and speedbenching remember speed is key too __________________ 170lbs and climbing

08-18-2005, 09:01 PM	#11
Dan Unpaid Trash Collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,725 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	congrats bro... __________________ Got an issue send a PM ... to anyone but me

08-05-2005, 07:22 PM	#1
Titan New Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bark River MI Posts: 1 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	getting past the sticking point.. Just wondering on how i can get my max bench past my 300 sticking point. should i do sets like 230 until i can get it for 10reps and then move up 5-10lbs and get the for 10 or should i do a weight for 5 or 6 reps and go up 5-10lbs and work my way up? i would appreciate any advice given.

08-06-2005, 03:34 AM	#3
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08-10-2005, 06:03 AM	#8
pammiejoe6 Pink Members Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south texas Posts: 4,175 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 85	hi everyone...thought id add this article to the mix

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