Comments on: Blast your Bench Press

By: guide

guide — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 21:42:11 +0000

I like your website; I will share this with friends

By: Safi

Safi — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:45:05 +0000

I agree with everything this article states. It has been four weeks since I have stopped doing flat bench due to a plateau. I have solely been concentrating on incline bench press, decline bench press and dumbbell flyes. After four weeks of intense training (good form) I went back to the flat bench and found it much easier. I was stuck on 70kg on the flat bench but have now moved to 90kg in no time. Be patient, change your routine and you will progress. Also, I have decreased the number of reps per set from 8 to 6 and decreased the amount of sets I do in total. This allows me to work with heavier weight and do more exercises. Finally, rest is the most important thing so don’t go all out everyday of the week. Three to four days a week maximum!!!!

By: AlexM

AlexM — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:41:32 +0000

I found your site on technorati and read a few of your other posts. Keep up the good work. I just added your RSS feed to my Google News Reader. Looking forward to reading more from you down the road!

By: Nick C

Nick C — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:00:43 +0000

I think the main point to take from your article is regarding correct form. Most people dont take care of it and not only lose a definite portion of their gains but also add up to their injuries

By: Nick C

Nick C — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:58:10 +0000

The tips are nice though I resent the idea of most people taking Bench press as the benchmark for their gym workouts. I think while bench press is definitely one of the most powerful exercise out there but the ubiquotous question “how much do ya blast” is almost meaningless.

I think the biggest thing to take from your article is the point of maintaining correct form. Most newbiews think that it is all about how much weight you lift, but if you dont maintain the correct form, not only do you give up on a definite percentage of your gains but also increase chances of injury.

By: Peter|Workout Equipment

Peter|Workout Equipment — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:31:04 +0000

Nice blog and article Ririan.

I always start with the incline press because my lower pecs are much more developed. This way I have all my energy to train my upper pecs.

By: Peter|Workout Equipment

Peter|Workout Equipment — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:27:36 +0000

Nice blog and article Ririan.
I often start my training with incline press because the upper pecs are always lacking with the lower part of your chest. This way I have all my energy to develop my upper pecs.