Best Ways To Blast Through A Plateau

Flowsybaby · 05-30-2005, 09:51 PM

OK. I'm starting this thread to get answers to solving a problem for a friend. Hopefully this is the right spot for the thread. Well my friend is around 5'10" 170 and a fairly high bf%. He is mostly working on his bench numbers right now. They aren't the greastest in the world and I believe it is too early for him to be reaching a plateau. He has been working with low reps and sets. Somewhere around 3 sets of 5. I believe twice a week. For him there is a limit on his equipment and his diet is fair. Any suggestions? I forgot he is stuck at around 130 for 3 reps.

**DarkFalcon** · 05-30-2005, 10:01 PM

Hey Flowsybaby Johnny2Swole posted a great article on just this subject. Check it out.

John Jazrawi-SHOCK THAT PLATEAU!

Flowsybaby · 05-30-2005, 11:15 PM

Im pathetic. I'll use the search button from now on. Thanks for the link. I'll go cry now.

**DarkFalcon** · 05-31-2005, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Flowsybaby

Im pathetic. I'll use the search button from now on. Thanks for the link. I'll go cry now.

lol..don't worry about it bro, we're all here to help each other.

**powerman2000** · 06-01-2005, 01:58 AM

For me the best way to "blast" through a plateau is to up my caloric intake, a lot. That always works for me.

Flowsybaby · 06-02-2005, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by powerman2000

For me the best way to "blast" through a plateau is to up my caloric intake, a lot. That always works for me.

Thanks for the help. I'll tell him.

Dan · 06-02-2005, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by powerman2000

For me the best way to "blast" through a plateau is to up my caloric intake, a lot. That always works for me.

Never tried that one ... yet

DeadGame · 06-05-2005, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by powerman2000

For me the best way to "blast" through a plateau is to up my caloric intake, a lot. That always works for me.

Yeah i stayed at one for close to 2 years before I relaized thats all it takes.

**powerman2000** · 06-06-2005, 09:09 PM

There are also many training methods that can accomplish the same thing. Supersets is a good example, or the 5x5 rep workout. Perhaps some temporary volume training with a taper at the end for a few weeks would also work well.

Flowsybaby · 06-06-2005, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by powerman2000

There are also many training methods that can accomplish the same thing. Supersets is a good example, or the 5x5 rep workout. Perhaps some temporary volume training with a taper at the end for a few weeks would also work well.

Yes. He has been doing very low volume. High weights for him. I'll get his to do the 5x5 rep workout. His diet has not been in check. It has been horrible, he has been eating a lot of pre-made foods. High in sodium and low in protein stuff. He is getting that in check now.

Ghosting · 06-13-2005, 01:50 AM

I didnt realize this for the longest time, but BBing is 80% nutrition and 20% lifting (assuming you lift correctly and consistantly). Eat (clean) big to be big.

05-30-2005, 09:51 PM	#1
Flowsybaby Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 579 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 9	Best Ways To Blast Through A Plateau OK. I'm starting this thread to get answers to solving a problem for a friend. Hopefully this is the right spot for the thread. Well my friend is around 5'10" 170 and a fairly high bf%. He is mostly working on his bench numbers right now. They aren't the greastest in the world and I believe it is too early for him to be reaching a plateau. He has been working with low reps and sets. Somewhere around 3 sets of 5. I believe twice a week. For him there is a limit on his equipment and his diet is fair. Any suggestions? I forgot he is stuck at around 130 for 3 reps.

06-01-2005, 01:58 AM	#5
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,136 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 200	For me the best way to "blast" through a plateau is to up my caloric intake, a lot. That always works for me. __________________ 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

06-06-2005, 09:09 PM	#9
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,136 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 200	There are also many training methods that can accomplish the same thing. Supersets is a good example, or the 5x5 rep workout. Perhaps some temporary volume training with a taper at the end for a few weeks would also work well. __________________ 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

06-13-2005, 01:50 AM	#11
Ghosting IronMass Donator Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,801 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 22	I didnt realize this for the longest time, but BBing is 80% nutrition and 20% lifting (assuming you lift correctly and consistantly). Eat (clean) big to be big. __________________ Robcardu is the Jesus of the 90s.

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05-30-2005, 10:01 PM	#2
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	Hey Flowsybaby Johnny2Swole posted a great article on just this subject. Check it out. John Jazrawi-SHOCK THAT PLATEAU!

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Flowsybaby Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 579 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 9	Im pathetic. I'll use the search button from now on. Thanks for the link. I'll go cry now.