Stalling with Flat DB bench

oval61251 · 06-30-2008, 06:48 PM

I have been stuck with 80's for about a month. I am trying for 10reps for 3 sets and the past few weeks they have beeng 9/7/7 give or take a rep or 2. How do I fix this?

strawser9 · 06-30-2008, 09:51 PM

what else are you doing?
are you doing DB flat first, in the middle, last?
how long have you had flat DB presses in your routine?

XiL3 · 06-30-2008, 10:40 PM

Why don't you try heavier weight with lower reps? Every set does not have to have the same weight.

sdb · 06-30-2008, 10:54 PM

Do some pyramid sets with them. It's always a good change to the routine and you can lower the reps and up the weight.

If you can lift 80's for 6 reps and 90's or 100's for 3-4 reps, then do it to add more volume to build strength.

oval61251 · 07-01-2008, 05:50 PM

It’s my first chest exercise of the day, and I have been doing this since December. I recenlty added in decline bench to see if that would help but it has done nothing

Big Guns · 07-02-2008, 09:44 PM

Decline will NEVER help your bench. Inclines however will.

strawser9 · 07-02-2008, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oval61251

It’s my first chest exercise of the day, and I have been doing this since December. I recenlty added in decline bench to see if that would help but it has done nothing

Try mixing it up for your next chest routine.

maybe an (almost)all-incline day...60 degree DB, 45 degree BB, 45 degree cable fly's, finishing with dips.

just an idea, something to mix it up.
sometimes not doing an exercise is the best.

Think about what SDB said too. Maybe you can't get a full 6 reps out of 90lb dumbbells, but you can get 3-4...Do a set or two with them, and have someone spot you and help on the last 2 reps.

oval61251 · 07-03-2008, 07:37 PM

Alright thanks i will play around with the ideas you all gave me.

Critical Mass · 07-04-2008, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Guns

Decline will NEVER help your bench. Inclines however will.

Yeah, I agree with this. Also, keep your total bodyweight in mind. Make sure you are working your upper back and quads consistently. If you lose weight, you lose strength. Keep that protein coming!

Striker · 07-04-2008, 01:39 PM

what i found works for me is hitting triceps hard it has shot me bench up so much for bb and db

oval61251 · 07-07-2008, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Critical Mass

Yeah, I agree with this. Also, keep your total bodyweight in mind. Make sure you are working your upper back and quads consistently. If you lose weight, you lose strength. Keep that protein coming!

I hit back pretty good. I do legs twice a week with a ham and quad domninat day.

Patrick W. · 07-09-2008, 01:41 AM

backing off is sometimes the best way to progress! Give your muscles and nervous system a break instead of constantly trying to drive more and more weight each week.

sometimes we have to take a step back to take a couple steps foreward.

patrick

oval61251 · 07-24-2008, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Critical Mass

Yeah, I agree with this. Also, keep your total bodyweight in mind. Make sure you are working your upper back and quads consistently. If you lose weight, you lose strength. Keep that protein coming!

I have lost a few pounds. Do you think this is my problem? I was also forced to take a week off do to being sick however my strength is not what it was when before i was sick. Should I allow my strenght to come back then up the weight and lower the reps like SBD said or just do that now?

06-30-2008, 06:48 PM	#1
oval61251 Gym Rat Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 269 Rep Power: 815	Stalling with Flat DB bench I have been stuck with 80's for about a month. I am trying for 10reps for 3 sets and the past few weeks they have beeng 9/7/7 give or take a rep or 2. How do I fix this?

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XiL3 Bodybuilder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: IL, USA Age: 20 Posts: 761 Height: 6' Weight: 190lbs Rep Power: 14187	Re: Stalling with Flat DB bench Why don't you try heavier weight with lower reps? Every set does not have to have the same weight. __________________ Super Moderator at allthemisc.com (no trojannation) ISSA Certified Personal Trainer Aurora, IL

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sdb CRoSSFiT? uM.. OK... Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 28 Posts: 1,627 Rep Power: 53324	Re: Stalling with Flat DB bench Do some pyramid sets with them. It's always a good change to the routine and you can lower the reps and up the weight. If you can lift 80's for 6 reps and 90's or 100's for 3-4 reps, then do it to add more volume to build strength. __________________ Crossfit Workout Journal A Daily Ass Kicking... CrossFit Style www.crossfit.com No one said it would be easy.

07-01-2008, 05:50 PM	#5
oval61251 Gym Rat Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 269 Rep Power: 815	Re: Stalling with Flat DB bench It’s my first chest exercise of the day, and I have been doing this since December. I recenlty added in decline bench to see if that would help but it has done nothing

07-02-2008, 09:44 PM	#6
Big Guns Mr. TRIONIX Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colorado Age: 45 Posts: 2,049 Height: 6'2" Weight: 213 Rep Power: 16660	Re: Stalling with Flat DB bench Decline will NEVER help your bench. Inclines however will. __________________ http://www.trionix.com I stopped chasing my dreams....so I asked where the were headed.......I'll catch up to them later http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com

07-03-2008, 07:37 PM	#8
oval61251 Gym Rat Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 269 Rep Power: 815	Re: Stalling with Flat DB bench Alright thanks i will play around with the ideas you all gave me.

07-04-2008, 01:39 PM	#10
Striker Gym Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New York Age: 17 Posts: 1,458 Height: 5'10 Weight: 155 lbs Rep Power: 1515	Re: Stalling with Flat DB bench what i found works for me is hitting triceps hard it has shot me bench up so much for bb and db __________________ "There is no destination in bodybuilding, this is our lifelong journey." -Striker bench 230 squat 315 deadlift 350 bulkin to 165 Striker's Workout Journal

07-09-2008, 01:41 AM	#12
Patrick W. Getting Muscular Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 72 Rep Power: 2325	Re: Stalling with Flat DB bench backing off is sometimes the best way to progress! Give your muscles and nervous system a break instead of constantly trying to drive more and more weight each week. sometimes we have to take a step back to take a couple steps foreward. patrick __________________ "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/ Optimum Sports Performance

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