135 incline
155 decline
I'm just trying to lose fat, build muscle, & get stronger. Ultimately i want to do a few sets of 10 but how fo I build up to that? How often should i lift 225 if I can only do it once?
SS is also awesome. Probably better for OP's lvl.
- Benching only 2x a week ain't optimal, especially with your days so close together like that.
- Like other folks have said, focus on technique and actually getting strong, tryna 1RM periodically on two plates ain't doing nothing but putting you at risk for injury.
- Unlike what @MuzzyP said, you prolly still got newb gains in the tank and could run a beginner program like SL 5x5, Fierce 5, Ivysaur, etc. before you even to to TM (Texas Method) or Madcow's.
- A 1x1x225 BP max may not even be high depending on how much you weigh. Definitely see what the other lifts are looking like (like @xXMASHERXx said) and analyze. If you're benching 2 plates and squatting 4, you got an issue. Also, check to make sure you're doing enough volume to actually get bigger and/or stronger.
Congrats. Just follow your body. If your 10 reps at 185 (your first post) is getting easier, add five pounds and continue the same method. Or do five reps at a heavier weight and follow the same concept. Just make sure you implement light days.135 incline
155 decline
I'm just trying to lose fat, build muscle, & get stronger. Ultimately i want to do a few sets of 10 but how fo I build up to that? How often should i lift 225 if I can only do it once?
So when giving advice, it's good to assume that people don't have any idea what you are talking about. What is a light day and why does he need to implement them?Congrats. Just follow your body. If your 10 reps at 185 (your first post) is getting easier, add five pounds and continue the same method. Or do five reps at a heavier weight and follow the same concept. Just make sure you implement light days.
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So when giving advice, it's good to assume that people don't have any idea what you are talking about. What is a light day and why does he need to implement them?
I believe in you.Hit 225 x 5 a couple months ago but fasting, and soft foods/weight restriction after teeth extraction has zapped some strength.
Gonna be a tough winter.