I want to bulk up and get stronger!!! Routine Check? - Bodybuilding Discussion on Bodybuilding.net Training Forum

capone9690 · 08-07-2008, 09:05 AM

Im 5'11 205 with a max bench of 300

and im not happy with my results my shoulder and back are very strong but not bench.

Im putting on some size but its not hard or that lean. What can i do? please help.

Monday
4 sets of 10 bench
4 sets of 10 close grip bench
4 sets of 10 incline bench

4 sets of 10 Preacher curls
superset overhand, underhand curls and hammers

Wedsday
4 sets of 10 military press
4 sets of 10 Shrugs
4 sets of 10 side to front raises

4 sets of 10 Skullcrushers
superset dips and tricep pull downs

Friday
4 sets of 10 Seated rows
4 sets of 10 Lat Pulls
4 sets of ten Pull ups

Weekends
Leg workout

john917v · 08-07-2008, 10:09 AM

Capone, I'd say you're overdoing it on Monday for chest. I'd do regular bench, and maybe incline, and do bench again, along with close-grip (if I did that) on Wednesday or Friday. As far as skull crushers, I hate them. They are known to be really hard on the elbows. Dips are good, though. You could rearrange a few other things.

Max bench 300 @ 205, you're doing good, kid! I'm 260, and I'm doing 225x3...

Andrew.cook · 08-07-2008, 10:32 AM

Since when did a 1.5BW bench become shameful? I think it is time for a reality check.

john917v · 08-07-2008, 10:33 AM

That's what I thought!

Pitysister · 08-07-2008, 11:51 AM

might want to lower the rep scheme if you're going for more "strength"...the closer you work toward the 300 mark...the stronger you will get.http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=998224

capone9690 · 08-07-2008, 01:26 PM

Thanks for the replies. My goal is 405 what do u all think the best way to go about getting there

capone9690 · 08-07-2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew.cook

Since when did a 1.5BW bench become shameful? I think it is time for a reality check.

AC explain what that means.

Pitysister · 08-07-2008, 01:33 PM

you're benching 1.5 times your body weight.

TALO · 08-07-2008, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capone9690

My goal is 405 what do u all think the best way to go about getting there

Slow and steady is the best way to get there.

iron_worker · 08-07-2008, 02:39 PM

Looks like lots of Upper and not enough legs to me. What is your lower workout like?

08-07-2008, 09:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
capone9690 Rank: New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 12	I want to bulk up and get stronger!!! Routine Check? Im 5'11 205 with a max bench of 300 and im not happy with my results my shoulder and back are very strong but not bench. Im putting on some size but its not hard or that lean. What can i do? please help. Monday 4 sets of 10 bench 4 sets of 10 close grip bench 4 sets of 10 incline bench 4 sets of 10 Preacher curls superset overhand, underhand curls and hammers Wedsday 4 sets of 10 military press 4 sets of 10 Shrugs 4 sets of 10 side to front raises 4 sets of 10 Skullcrushers superset dips and tricep pull downs Friday 4 sets of 10 Seated rows 4 sets of 10 Lat Pulls 4 sets of ten Pull ups Weekends Leg workout

08-07-2008, 10:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
john917v Rank: Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 374	Capone, I'd say you're overdoing it on Monday for chest. I'd do regular bench, and maybe incline, and do bench again, along with close-grip (if I did that) on Wednesday or Friday. As far as skull crushers, I hate them. They are known to be really hard on the elbows. Dips are good, though. You could rearrange a few other things. Max bench 300 @ 205, you're doing good, kid! I'm 260, and I'm doing 225x3...
john917v Rank: Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 374	john917v's Sig:My best (as of 6-10) Deadlift 385Lbx1 Bench: 225 Lb x4 A2G squat: 320Lb x3 Leg Press: 865Lb x20 Eat big, Lift big, Get big! Myspace.com/john_917 -Hit me up!!

08-07-2008, 10:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
john917v Rank: Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 374	That's what I thought!
john917v Rank: Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 374	john917v's Sig:My best (as of 6-10) Deadlift 385Lbx1 Bench: 225 Lb x4 A2G squat: 320Lb x3 Leg Press: 865Lb x20 Eat big, Lift big, Get big! Myspace.com/john_917 -Hit me up!!

08-07-2008, 11:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pitysister Rank: Lightweight Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,577 Country: Gender:	might want to lower the rep scheme if you're going for more "strength"...the closer you work toward the 300 mark...the stronger you will get.http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=998224
	Pitysister's Sig:Born the travesty of man Regular pulse midst pandemonium You're plucked to the mass Parched with thirst for the wicked

08-07-2008, 01:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pitysister Rank: Lightweight Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,577 Country: Gender:	you're benching 1.5 times your body weight.
	Pitysister's Sig:Born the travesty of man Regular pulse midst pandemonium You're plucked to the mass Parched with thirst for the wicked

08-07-2008, 10:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Andrew.cook Rank: Member Experience: 10+ Years Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lancaster, Ohio Posts: 308 Country: Gender:	Since when did a 1.5BW bench become shameful? I think it is time for a reality check.

08-07-2008, 01:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
capone9690 Rank: New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 12	Thanks for the replies. My goal is 405 what do u all think the best way to go about getting there

08-07-2008, 02:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
iron_worker Rank: Bantamweight Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Sk, Canada Posts: 744 Country: Gender:	Looks like lots of Upper and not enough legs to me. What is your lower workout like?

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