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Mollie007
Mollie007 Posts: 73
edited January 6 in Social Groups
I tried a bench press the other day just to see how much I might be able to do. I did the bar (45 pounds). It was HARD! So, are my 5 sets suppose to look like this:

1st - bar
2nd - Bar +5
3rd bar +10
4th bar +15
5th bar +20

I really don't think I'll be able to do that. Do I only add 5 pounds if I get through all 5 reps? So, for example, if I can't get though all 5 reps on the 3rd set, I could be like:

1st -bar
2nd - bar +5
3rd - bar +10
4th bar +10
5th bar +10

Is this right? Help!

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  • CALake
    CALake Posts: 269 Member
    You should use the same weight for all reps.

    First day: Bench Press 45 lbs for all 5 sets. Next session you skip bench, but the following (your next A day) try to shoot for all 5 sets at 50 lbs.
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