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Flat bench press pyramid sets.
Let s use bench press for example.
185 lbs 12 reps.
Sample routine using plate stripping with the flat bench press.
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But choosing the second option with each session you were able to lift much more on average.
Below is a 4 week bench press pyramid routine that will get you out of your bench press rut and start building strength and muscle size.
205 lbs 10 reps.
Of course with squats the magic number can be 20 or more but for now let s stick with the conventional hypertrophy rep range which is generally 8 12.
The mighty bench press pyramid so here s the deal.
You begin your first work sets and your first set will be 10 reps.
Perform each workout once per week.
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Once you conquer a pyramid move on to the next one.
135 lbs 15 reps.
Pyramid bench program 5 times per week 5 sets per day focused on bench in both there is a total of 25 repetitions for the week.
265 lbs 4 reps.
A flat bench is great for versatile training with free weights like dumbbells and dumbbell sets for added workout options choose an adjustable bench that can be positioned on an incline a bench press features a stand for barbells curl bars and weight bars which often need to be purchased separately.
You continue with the same weight on the bar and the goal of your next set is 9 reps.
The output will contain 30lbs below your max and 70 lbs above in 10lb increments.
Strip weight by 20 lbs 15 20 reps.
Strip weight by 10 lbs 8 10 reps.
225 lbs 8 reps.
There are a number of advantages to pyramid training for building size and strength but alas it s not perfect so it has spawned a couple of interesting variations.
Strip weight by 10 lbs 10 12 reps.
This bench press pyramid calculator will help you focus your workouts and get the maximum benefits of pyramid training.
Pyramid training is very simple and that s another reason it s so effective.
As such you d begin the pyramid with 12 reps and finish with 8.
Make sure you are warmed up.
More weight moved for the same amount of reps equals more progress.
You re religiously hitting 3 sets of 8 12 reps on every exercise and sinking protein shakes and chicken breast fillets like a man on a mission.
1 st set should be heaviest.
245 lbs 6 reps.
Choose a weight you d fail at 4 6 reps.
You ve been training regularly for the last 6 months hitting that 3 4 day split that you found in the pages of muscle fitness magazine.