[quote]Ecchastang wrote:
[quote]csulli wrote:
[quote]Grove wrote:
Appreciate your thoughts csulli. Another question is would it really add a benefit to expanding the work capacity in that manner? Or would it be because I just like doing some extra DB work? I used to add a few sets of heavy db bench presses after an old program I ran (only 8-12 BB reps at the 88% range) I think with good results, but now the CT layer has you doing so much more BB volume (clusters, density, ramps, etc…). Sorry if I am beating a dead horse here. I get a lot of info from reading you guys’ comments on here. Thanks.[/quote]
Now that is a good question. I always err on the side of too much, but then again I’m a 25 year old bachelor with shit else to do lol.
I honestly don’t know how much would really be beneficial. Typically I will do 25-30 reps on barbell bench followed sometimes by 25-30 reps of barbell press and then do 3 or 4 sets of 10-15 on dumbbell incline. Sometimes I will substitute the barbell press for DB press and do DB flat bench afterwards though. Then I’ll move on to other isolation stuff and triceps.
But like I said, not everyone has time to fool around in the gym for ever, and I honestly do not know if it’s even beneficial; I just do it.[/quote]
I seriously need to up my volume. My arms would fall of at the shoulder doing that much in a week, much less in a day. [/quote]
Not to change the subject but Ecchastang - I see you put up some impressive bench numbers on here for your BW. I continue to progress on everything but my bench has been stalled for quite a while. I am increasing my rep ranges but the max stuff is not moving. Mind sharing some thoughts? Anyone feel free to chime in on this with what has worked for you please, breaking plateaus…starting to get frustrated.