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Do I have to end with my “one rep max” ? is it ok to end strong right before that? Maybe 10 or 20 pounds before I get to one rep max

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u/Funnydog8567 — 7 days ago
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375 bench age 59 week 2

A second go at a single 375 while recovering from an adductor tear. Still no leg drive and this felt smoother than last week.

u/Optimal_Ad_7910 — 8 days ago
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Tracked my rep velocity (VBT)

Velocity based training has been a super improvement in my training.
Maybe I’m not increasing the weight, but if I move the same weight faster, that’s progress.

u/sebagoli — 7 days ago
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Joe’s 30-Day Strength Challenge | 78M | 203 lb BW

October 1: First Bench Press Session — 75lbsX5
Joe begins his bench press training as part of a 30-day strength challenge leading up to his 79th birthday on October 30.
His first session included a thorough warm-up, orientation to proper bench press technique, progressive loading, and appropriate rest intervals between sets.
This session establishes a baseline for evaluating his strength, technique, and progress throughout the challenge. No prior strength training whatsoever. Tennis and casual running only.

u/DebraStefanFitness — 7 days ago
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Weak bench press.

Hello guys. What can I do to improve my bench press. I have slight scoliosis so my bench press is uneven due to my shoulders and scapula and overall is my weakest point. My best lift was only with 80kg for 3 reps but technique wasn't right so I made a step back and reduced weight and try to focus on technique.

The lift on the video is 70kg for 4sets x 5reps. Is it good way to increase volume to hone my technique or just do 3 sets and progressively overloading ? I will appreciate any advice, thank you 💪

u/SpecialistWar112 — 9 days ago
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Need help for my first time!

Hey i’m 13 and i wanna start building muscles by benching, I need advice as to where to start tho lol.

some info ig

I’m kinda weak

99 pounds

female

first time obviously.

I hope this is a supportive community since this is my first time posting workouts, any advice helps like where to start!

<3

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u/Tbhkhadia13 — 8 days ago
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What progression method works best for you?

I use a double-progression method with 4 sets total. My first set is lighter for 12 reps, then I increase the weight and do 3 heavier sets of 8.

For example, DB overhead triceps extensions:

55 lb × 12
60 lb × 8 × 3

I keep working up until I can get around 15 reps on the lighter set and 11 reps on the heavier sets. Then I make a small increase in weight and repeat the process.

I've also noticed that my compound movements generally take longer to progress than isolation movements.

What progression method do you use? Have you found anything that works better than double progression? Any changes you'd make to this approach?

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u/Apollo_2662 — 8 days ago