3 x 3 lying dumbbell extension.
Bench press high weight low reps.
How light is too light.
On the intense end of the spectrum powerlifters and many competitive bodybuilders pair very low reps 1 to 5 with extremely heavy weights 90 95 of their one rep max.
But even with that advantage it can be equally as challenging to do right.
I ve used this approach and managed to increase from 225 for 20 reps to 250 for 24 reps in 2 months.
To be clear you can also can train this movement low in that 2 6 rep range but it s also perfect to strap in and go for a ride.
Low repetitions with heavy weight increases strength whereas high repetitions with light weight increases endurance.
3 x 3 close grip bench press.
High reps and low weight is reserved for resistance training for example what a boxer might want to do to last 12 rounds.
Younger men are typically able to bench press more than older men and men in general.
3 x 3 dumbbell curls.
Afterward you can move into hypertrophy to finally develop bigger stronger muscles.
Unlike the deadlift the bench press starts with eccentric lowering.
What i am saying is that if you re grinding away at low rep sets and it s not working increasing reps per set and your overall volume of bench press work is well worth a try.
The average weight most adult men and women can bench press depends on age fitness level and other factors.
Low reps with heavier weight the traditional method for building muscle mass for both men and women alike is to lift heavier weights and increase the amount of weight over time.
Super high rep training.
3 x 3 straight bar push downs.
A sample bench program using ultra high reps this would be a great one for someone who struggles a bit with stability and lockout when benching for low to moderate reps.
Low reps and high weight is your goal.
Strength is represented by the 1 repetition maximum 1rm which is the maximum weight that can be lifted for one rep and endurance is the ability to exert a lower force repeatedly over time.
Most of the studies we ve looked at show similar rates of muscle growth with both low and high reps.