Training for a bench press compeition

[GhostMan]

I'm 18, weighing 180 right now.....I have a bench press competition in 2 months and I'm going for 415. My last P.R. was 350 a couple weeks ago.....Just wanted to let everyone know, maybe it will motivate some people.... To be an animal, first you have to train and eat like one!



I know my bench numbers are not that high, but you have to crawl before you can walk...

 

[SeanHolmz]

For 18, your bench numbers are high.

 

[WarriorPL]

Read NeedSize's 5x5 sticky up top. In two monthes it should increase your bench press a lot.

Also is that 350 BB or PL style? Do you drive your legs and lats the way you should?

 

[casualbb]

I'd have to disagree...the 5x5 is a bodybuilding routine. What he really needs is a strength one. Here's a good routine a friend of mine had really good results from:

http://www.testosterone.net/nation_articles/243bench.jsp

-casualbb

 

[louden_swain]

Check into WSB. . . as casual said 5 x 5 is geared for BB.

 

[SofaGeorge]

I'd have to disagree...the 5x5 is a bodybuilding routine. What he really needs is a strength one. Here's a good routine a friend of mine had really good results from:

http://www.testosterone.net/nation_articles/243bench.jsp

-casualbb

I've been setting strength records regularly since I began Needsize's 5x5 routine.

What you may miss is that only "modern" bodybuilders don't seem to train for strength. Traditionally bodybuilders were enormous strength athlete. The theory was heavy weights made big muscles.

 

[WarriorPL]

Sure it's for bodybuilding, but when i did it i got huge strength increases.
You could also try training westside.

 

[Rich_S]

I'm 18, weighing 180 right now.....I have a bench press competition in 2 months and I'm going for 415. My last P.R. was 350 a couple weeks ago.....Just wanted to let everyone know, maybe it will motivate some people.... To be an animal, first you have to train and eat like one!



I know my bench numbers are not that high, but you have to crawl before you can walk...

Good luck, but realize that a 65 lb gain in 2 months is pretty tough to achieve no matter what routine you follow.

 

[BodybuildingUniverse]

a double bodyweight bench is a great lift at any age. Shit, I cant do it...(385 at 215 is my best.)

good luck man and get animal on em come meet day!

 

[RusPA81]

I was under the impression the 5x5 was actually based off power-lifting techniques which use a 5x5 concept.

 

[WarriorPL]

I was under the impression the 5x5 was actually based off power-lifting techniques which use a 5x5 concept.

It can be looked at from both a powerlifting and bodobuilding viewpoint.

 

[casualbb]

5x5 really is just a bodybuilding routine. I'm sure it'll cause strength increases through muscle growth. But what he really needs right now is a program to increase his nervous system efficiency, stuff like plyos, low reps, etc. I'd totally recommend bodybuilding if he weren't so close to a meet. Like if he were 4 months out I'd say bodybuild for 2 mos. then do strength for 2 mos.

-casualbb

 

[RusPA81]

It can be looked at from both a powerlifting and bodobuilding viewpoint.

Thats why I like it and I think it works so well because it combines the best of both worlds.

 

[PolishHammer1977]

Good luck brother.

WSB has produced some of the highest benches ever.

Metal Militia also has some boasty numbers.

The 5X5 will raise your strength levels but will not help you win a bench contest like the previous two might.

One mans thought

 

[GhostMan]

WizKid,

Yes I drive my lats and legs like I should. Took me some time for my trainer to teach me to use my lats but I've came a long ways.





For all others, thanks for the support. I know its a lot but I can do it . I do westside training for all those who wonder. I do my speed days and max effort days. On both days, I train my weak spots...My weak spot is off my chest so I train a lot with a camber bar...Thanks again..I'll post something in a month to let you all know my results. Once again, thanks for the supports..Makes me wanna train harder already!!!!