Week 2 of bench press Compound Exercise Overload (CEO)
Bench Press (3 reps):
265 for 8 sets
245 for 7 sets
225 for 20 sets
205 for 15 sets
185 for 10 sets
Summary: 60 sets (180 reps) in 40 minutes (total weight lifted = 13,260 lbs)
Commets:
Based on last week's performance, I decided to make two modifications this week. I lowered my starting weight by 20 lbs, and made 20 pound weight reductions from the start. While I thought this would let me get more reps at higher weights and thus better my training volume, that was not the case. My training volume actually decreased by 30 lbs... not what I was hoping for.
Next Friday, I will test my raw bench max. According to the article that started this whole experiment, I should expect to see up to a 30% increase in my max bench. Since my total workout volume for both weeks stayed roughly the same (equating to no apparent overall strength gain), I am skeptical...
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