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Jan 16 2015 05:28pm
I hit 200lb bench for a single, couldn't get 205 up, tried twice.

I have proper form, leg drive shoulders rolled back etc, i struggle with the top half of the portion, what weakness is this?

I'm very strong off the chest, but once my arms hit 90 degrees it gets a lot tougher from there.
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Jan 16 2015 05:34pm
Add more volume.
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Jan 16 2015 05:50pm
Quote (Aube @ Jan 16 2015 04:34pm)
Add more volume.


I've been benching 3x a week on Vormav's routine, I was at 180lbs for my 1rm about 2 months ago

just continue with this? I wanted to know if there were any weaknesses associated with not being able to lockout
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Jan 16 2015 06:03pm
So you are benching heavy 3x a week, and i am guessing vormav's routine involves decent volume?

Try benching twice a week, work with %'s of your 1rm instead of going for a new 1rm each workout, and throw in some extra work with like 85% of your 1rm for doubles.
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Jan 16 2015 06:21pm
depends on the intensity of each day. if all 3 are heavy, no bueno.
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Jan 16 2015 06:21pm
Quote (turtol @ Jan 17 2015 02:50am)
I've been benching 3x a week on Vormav's routine, I was at 180lbs for my 1rm about 2 months ago

just continue with this? I wanted to know if there were any weaknesses associated with not being able to lockout


you increased your bench press by 20 lbs in 2 months. 10 lbs a months is solid.
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Jan 16 2015 06:31pm
#1 turtol fan here.
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Jan 16 2015 06:33pm
Lol, you have been working out well over a year, the fuck.
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Jan 16 2015 06:35pm
Board-bench will help with that point.

Also 20lbs in 2 months is great.
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Jan 16 2015 06:38pm
significantly strengthening my triceps increased my bench about 15%.

work heavy (sometimes decline) skull crushers, behind the head dumbbell raises, and rope pull downs.
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