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Bench like an Animal

jbennett Posts: 1,558 Joined: 2001/02/28	2003/06/28, 09:50 PM "Bench like an Animal" is the title of an article in the latest Universal Matters (a magazine published by Universal Nutrition), issue #24 . Its actually part 2 of an ongoing article, but this one pertains to many who read the Powerlifting forum. There has been a lot of talk recently about different strength training routines and how to get started. Well, here's your article. You can log onto www.universalnutrition.com and read some of the articles from past issues. I'm not sure if this one is up yet. Its definately worth checking out. BONUS: Tons of great pics of Monica Brant!! -------------- --JBennett "I've up-ed my intensity.... now up yours!" "Pain is only weakness leaving the body." "Never think of how weak you are; think of how strong you're going to be."
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2003/06/28, 10:41 PM LOL @ the Monica Brant comment... but always a major added bonus! This is a great article. There are some other good ones on animalpak.com. The author, Paul Vargo, is an incredible person. He is an ALL natural 242 class, who puts up some great numbers (I think he's currently training with 610), and he will be making another appearance at this year's O. -------------- Michael "Trample the weak; hurdle the dead!"
richardjst Posts: 410 Joined: 2002/07/13	2003/06/28, 10:48 PM Trample the weak; hurdle the dead. I LOVE IT! -------------- Diet- Only take what you need...There is no fine line between want and need, there is the whole continent of South America.~Dick
plfitness Posts: 198 Joined: 2003/05/25	2003/06/28, 10:55 PM Hey JB, thanks for the link, I'll have to check it out! -------------- \\"Knowledge & persistence is all one needs to succeed\"\ ---Patrick L.
mallard3 Posts: 30 Joined: 2003/09/17	2003/09/26, 08:51 AM Great article. Thanks!
gatormade Posts: 1,355 Joined: 2003/10/01	2003/10/01, 02:59 PM How about some floor press? Big benchers don't do kickbacks. There are better exercises for your triceps to help build your bench than kickbacks. This is the chest workout from the article: Heavy Bench • 225 lb. x 6 reps (75%) • 235 lb. x 5 reps (78%) • 245 lb. x 4 reps (82%) • 255 lb. x 3 reps (85%) • 265 lb. x 2 reps (88%) • 275 lb. x 1 rep (91%) • Final end rep (around 90%) Note: The above poundages refer to a lifter who already has a 300 pound one rep max. Your numbers will vary depending on your individual goal. Triceps • Close Grip Bench: 3 x 3 (75%) • Skull Crushers (Light): 3 sets x 8 reps • Dumbbell Kickbacks: 3 sets x 8 reps • Pushdowns: 3 sets x 8 reps *********************************************** The skull crushers are good The close grip bench is good Even the pushdowns are good But lets leave the kickbacks out. Try something that will build your bench. Floor presses, or board presses, or even dumbbell bench. You can use a physioball for dumbbell press. I think the bench workout itself looks good. I also try cutting some of the early sets out and getting some 1rep work near 100% every so often.
hcolantonio Posts: 41 Joined: 2003/09/10	2003/10/01, 04:29 PM You guys like the Monica Brant pics.. I go to animal pak.com for their pics and qoutes... good reading and AWESOME eye candy!!! -------------- "If you're searching for the Truth about training, look no further brothers. It's all here. No bullshit, no hype. Just the straight facts. So let's rock 'n roll. The plates are waiting" - Animal Pak
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/10/01, 04:36 PM I dunno bout thos kickbacks i go heavy on them and my bench went up 50 lbs this year so far...I am not saying that they alone is what did it but they canhelp add some mass and strength to your tris.. -------------- Eat More, Drink More, and Lift Harder than you thought you could, welcome to Becoming!