Best Plateau Busting Techniques for a BIGGER Chest

[srhawk2003]

If I don't have access to a bench but I have plenty of dumb bells, what should I do for gains?

Thanks

Steve

[Hashashin8]

@srhawk2003 dont use a barbell use a dumbbell for bench. it hits the chest MUCH better. bars suck when it comes to presses. keep your forearms perpendicular to the ground so your triceps only stabilize it, instead of press the weight. it will produce much better gains.

[srhawk2003]

What of you don't have a bench? I have pretty much everything but. Any suggestions?

Thanks

Steve

[10bombss]

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[socomkilla91]

i like it... triple annihilation! 

[inhiswords]

after doing a workout for breaking through a plateau. the following week do you go back to your normal workout routine?

[JustCallMeHonda]

Hey man, just saw this first video and great stuff! I have a quick question though. I'm 16 years old, VERY active, thin but athletic, and long story short I'm probably going to be getting a benchpress seat, barbell, and weights soon. I have small pecs and have never really lifted at all. Would exercises like these give ME maximum results? And it would be hard to have a spotter. Could I go without one sometimes? Thanks a ton.

[noelIsadore19]

after 6 weeks of 5 sets of 5 reps.adding an extra 5 pounds on each set per week in those 6 weeks i added 25 pounds on my bench, but ii hit my plateau affect, and thiis week i did negatives, 3 sets of 3 with 265(all the weights i have atm), and im feeling it in my chest today, i was wondering when can i go back to the 5 sets and 5 reps, or do i switch up to 8-10 reps??..

[TheStickygecko]

Hey i am a freshmen i bench 170 weight like 135 and i was wondering if you do high weight low reps like 6-8 to gain more muscle in your chest and im kind of in a plateau right now.

[zayfothemwaves]

Hey im really weak and i really want to size up my chest and make it stronger..dont laugh but i can only do about 115 but i really want to increase it and get muscle mass

[alcovybaseball1]

@zayfothemwaves your just like me man when i first started workin out freshman yr i only bench 105....now im a junior and just max 175 today...i only weight 115

like im not sure if this is the right way but every day before i worked out i would eat peanut butter for the protien and that seemed to really help me out....

[dodge69874]

@alcovybaseball1 lol. Peanut butter has a bunch of fat though. Me, I prefer eating straight up nuts like cashews and peanuts and pistachios for snacks. Also eat plenty of meat, chicken, fish, and red meat. And a good supplement ingested right after a workout will also help you out, like protein bars or protein shakes. I started junior year weighing 135 lbs and maxing ~155 lbs. and by senior year I weighed 150 lbs. and was maxing 205 lbs. on the bench press.

[dodge69874]

@zayfothemwaves What I used to do was workout my chest 1 or 2 times a week and on the other days workout muscles that would help on the bench press. shoulders, triceps, back, etc. Make sure your muscles are rested well and not sore before you decided to work on them that day. And try to work your way up to failure, start with a set of weight you can only push out about 12 of. If you can do 13-15 then you need to add more weight. Then one you can do 10, and the last one you can do 6-8. Always...

[dodge69874]

@dodge69874 push your hardest and don't let yourself fail unless your body can't do it. It's a very mental thing. If you think to yourself you won't be able to do these many reps with this weight or won't be able to push this amount of weight, your body will give up on you. Also, start light to get the technique right, then every time you come do the work out try to add weigh. Like say you start with 90 lbs. on your first set on week, then next week start off with 95-100 lbs. instead.

[guitarKnight01]

is it ok if you do it 1 too failure?

[JLchevz]

pretty good advices, this is of great help for anyone :) :

[ryancrules623]

im 16 and am currently bench 150 for my 1rm. (i only weigh 115, i have like no fat). how ive been lifting usually 10 reps of as much as i can, which has been raising slowly, now at 115. how many reps of what weight would help me really increase my bench, n how often should i bench?

[100089295]

ouch every time that weight his your chest i feel pain

[RayWetterlund3]

For size, a typical rep range (8-12) taking muscles to complete MAXIMUM Faiure. I would generally rest no more than 60 sec. Strength training you would rest 2-3 min. Hope this helps!

[dragoncum67]

@RayWetterlund3 so doing bench presses help build muscle their if u do 8-12 reps?

[StormJB1]

need some advice. What is the best rep range for size?. for the biggest mass in shortest time. please dont say it depends on individual. i need a concrete answer.

any help is appreciated. thanks

[liverpoolfcje1]

do u reccomend doing decline?

[mqzmcq13]

im lookin to build strength and some mass, but im at a plateau in my bench, and have been for the past month or 2 at 245 lbs. the thing is i already have a huge chest and dont need anymore. im desperate lol :( advice?

[RayWetterlund3]

@mqzmcq13 You just said increase strength/mass but don't want a bigger chest? I'd say stick to a repetition protocol of 1-5 HEAVY and REST 2-3 min depending on movements. These techniques will help get you stronger by completely shocking your system. The negatives are a MUST as long as you don't have any existing injuries. Be careful and keep me posted!

[mqzmcq13]

@RayWetterlund3 yeah, but like arm mass and shoulder. my chest is huge as hell already. ill try these, what percentage of 1RM do i use?

[tyrone7291]

i want to build muscle mass and get to 205 to 225 bench press so what should i do

[tyrone7291]

hey my name is jerome i just turned 15 i am stuck at a plateau my bench is 175 for 6 reps and 4 sets i rest between 3-5 minutes i have been stuck at this weight for months can you please help me

[RayWetterlund3]

@tyrone7291 Are you looking more for Strength or Size? This will determine weights, reps, rest etc You have got to SHOCK your system