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To make things quite simple: I'm frustrated with my Bench. I mean, I've been hitting it consistently for the last 7-years and only went from 250-405. I know everyone has different levels of strength depending upon genetics, so maybe I'm hitting my genetic potential? For the last 2 years I've been fluctuation from 380 - 400+ . Last year I hit a solid 405. After another year ( to current) I'm still struggling with 400??
My stats
Gear: Cycling is cycling. I don't rely on gear primarily for building strength. At my age I use more for well-being and low t-levels. I swear I just feel better being on...Strip the gear and I've only ever dropped about 20-30 ibs in my overall 1rms.
Programming. I train bench about 2 x every week. I've used smolov Jr, West side, Ed Coan's bench program over the years. I'm currently using a more RTS ( Mike Thursherer) type program, but with much less frequency. Gotta love his concept of "RPE" and all, right.
Body comp) Mesomorph / endo. In my mid 40's
Summary) Not looking for some advice on gear, but anyone that has some suggestions on training . As a side note, I'm thinking I push things too hard as I have trouble leaving reps in " the tank". Very frustrated.
My stats
Gear: Cycling is cycling. I don't rely on gear primarily for building strength. At my age I use more for well-being and low t-levels. I swear I just feel better being on...Strip the gear and I've only ever dropped about 20-30 ibs in my overall 1rms.
Programming. I train bench about 2 x every week. I've used smolov Jr, West side, Ed Coan's bench program over the years. I'm currently using a more RTS ( Mike Thursherer) type program, but with much less frequency. Gotta love his concept of "RPE" and all, right.
Body comp) Mesomorph / endo. In my mid 40's
Summary) Not looking for some advice on gear, but anyone that has some suggestions on training . As a side note, I'm thinking I push things too hard as I have trouble leaving reps in " the tank". Very frustrated.
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