We talk about the big lifts a lot around here and getting stronger on them. Here are the number goals you guys should be working towards on these lifts for a reasonable strength base for the average guy that wants to have a body that'll turn heads....i'll quote Iron Addict right here
A bench of at LEAST 250-315 lbs for at least a few reps
Dipping with at LEAST 50-75+ strapped to your waist for 6-8 reps
Rows and/or pull-downs with at LEAST 200-275 for 6-8 reps
Military or dumbbell shoulder press with at LEAST 150-175 for 6-8 reps
Squatting/deadlifting at LEAST 350-450 for 6-8 reps
Weighted Abs at LEAST 100lbs for reps
So how do we figure out where we are? Max Testing!!! After every 4weeks of training i would devote a week to max testing. What you do is this
Monday- Max Squat test 3rep or 5rep max
Wed- Max Bench Press 3rep or 5rep max and Row test 5repmax
Fri- Max Deadlift test 3rep or 5rep max
Unless your experienced with doing 1 rep maxes i would perfer you to do 5rep or 3rep max tests to be on the safe side. Whatever max you choose to do stay with that so you can keep comparing the results and see if your lifts are increasing. Also notice where your missing your lifts during your max test. Are you getting stuck on the bottom? Middle? Top? Is a particular muscle holding you back? Do you move in certain way to compensate for a weakness?
Its also good to have a spotter but make a good pick. Make it clear to the spotter that you do not want them to touch the bar unless you say help. If the spotter helps you in anyway other than verbally the max doesn't count.
Ok with all that said whats the best way to reach the training goals previously outlined?
Powerlifting training! I'm positive that everyone on this forum would make great progress on a WSB routine. Here are some links to some great WSB routines.
http://www.ironaddicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2806
http://www.ironaddicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2626
http://www.ironaddicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2666
A bench of at LEAST 250-315 lbs for at least a few reps
Dipping with at LEAST 50-75+ strapped to your waist for 6-8 reps
Rows and/or pull-downs with at LEAST 200-275 for 6-8 reps
Military or dumbbell shoulder press with at LEAST 150-175 for 6-8 reps
Squatting/deadlifting at LEAST 350-450 for 6-8 reps
Weighted Abs at LEAST 100lbs for reps
So how do we figure out where we are? Max Testing!!! After every 4weeks of training i would devote a week to max testing. What you do is this
Monday- Max Squat test 3rep or 5rep max
Wed- Max Bench Press 3rep or 5rep max and Row test 5repmax
Fri- Max Deadlift test 3rep or 5rep max
Unless your experienced with doing 1 rep maxes i would perfer you to do 5rep or 3rep max tests to be on the safe side. Whatever max you choose to do stay with that so you can keep comparing the results and see if your lifts are increasing. Also notice where your missing your lifts during your max test. Are you getting stuck on the bottom? Middle? Top? Is a particular muscle holding you back? Do you move in certain way to compensate for a weakness?
Its also good to have a spotter but make a good pick. Make it clear to the spotter that you do not want them to touch the bar unless you say help. If the spotter helps you in anyway other than verbally the max doesn't count.
Ok with all that said whats the best way to reach the training goals previously outlined?
Powerlifting training! I'm positive that everyone on this forum would make great progress on a WSB routine. Here are some links to some great WSB routines.
http://www.ironaddicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2806
http://www.ironaddicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2626
http://www.ironaddicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2666
