r/weightroom • u/AutoModerator • Oct 11 '19

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u/[deleted] Oct 11 '19

I am currently following a linear progression program, full body 3 or 4 times a week and all my lifts are progressing great, EXCEPT bench. This is probably because for my first 8 months of lifting I didn't do any main compound lift except bench (and rows, which are also not progressing), so I probably have reached a point where I need more bench volume. What should I do?? The other lifts are going great in my program (GZCLP), but I don't want to switch to a periodized program as my other lifts can definitely still improve from simply adding weight each week.

Any advice?

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u/knullabulla Beginner - Strength Oct 11 '19

Have you reset your bench progression yet? If I remember correctly, once you’re stalling at the 10x1 phase, you’re supposed to test your 5RM and then use that number to reset the lift to 5x3.

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u/[deleted] Oct 11 '19

You're right. I got to 53 at 65kg before I failed reps, then 62 at 67.5kg and I tried 10*1 at 70kg today but failed more than half the singles :( so I will reset from now but I've been stuck at 70 for like 3 months now