dale Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 ok, i need some input, so here's the deal: my goal is to bench press 300 lbs. by April 1. right now, i don't know my absolute max, but i know i can do 225x7 (unassisted). below are some stats and my training history. i'd really appreciate your thoughts on whether or not hte goal is realistic, some *tricks* i could use to bump up the last few lbs., diet tips, etc. age: 19years training: 3Height/weight: 5'8, 170 (and i don't have stubby arms lol)vegetarian date: jan 06vegan date: may 06 thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronco Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Sounds reasonable to me, you are in an age when gains come quickly. Think you should be good for around 120kg at the moment, 15kg gain in 7 month is good but does not sound impossible.As for tricks, it would probably be a good idea to have a powerlifter help you with form, can probably make quite a bit of difference.For diet, eating as much as you can would probably help . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Aye, gaining weight is a really good way to boost your bench I would say that you are at perhaps 125kg/275lbs already at the moment. As Bronco says, powerlifting form will help you greatly. I think also doing a periodised routine, ending with one rep maxes will help condition you to move big weights for low reps. Good luck with it - I am also very close to 300lbs - 297lbs at the moment! Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boliverallmon Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 go to http://www.weightliftingdiscussion.com/routines.html and check out the gaugler routine. It is a great way to increase your bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 go to http://www.weightliftingdiscussion.com/routines.html and check out the gaugler routine. It is a great way to increase your bench. I wouldn't even touch anything as complicated as this. If strength gains is what you're after then just benching will increase your bench. There is always a lot of unnecessary assistance in such programs and the volume tends to be designed for people who are 'supplementing'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 thanks for all of the help, guys.when the time comes, i'll post the results of my journey wish me luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I'm using a program from EAS.comAn average gain is 25 pounds in a 7 week program.In the last 4 weeks I've raised my 1 RM by 15 pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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