As of late, I've noticed by bench hasn't gone up in ages.. I'm still putting mass on my chest, but my bench numbers still suck
So I asked Tiny about a 5x5 routine, and he suggested something different.. You guys have probably heard it before.. Working up to your 1rm max, then dropping down to your working set and pumping out as many reps as you can etc.
I know that routine wouldn't help my bench numbers much, so I've been debating between either using that or a 5x5 routine.. I've never used either before.. So today it hit me, I could try both
I was thinking of sticking to the routine that Tiny suggested for my chest, and since I want to try out the 5x5 routine, I would try it out while training back
What do you guys think? Has anyone tried anything like this before? Also, for those of you who have, what part of my back routine would I add the 5x5 part? I know it's not for every exercise, so which ones should I do 5x5 for? Here's my current back routine:
Deadlifts: 4 sets, 6-10 reps
Wide Grip Chins: 3 sets, 8-12 reps
Close Grip Underhand Pulldowns: 3 sets, 8-10 reps
Cable or Hammerstrength Rows: 3 sets, 10-12 reps
HyperExtentions: 3 sets, 8-12 reps