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Bench Press Specialization (8wk)

by bench_bro_mike

Bring up your bench with 4x/week pressing frequency. Heavy singles, volume work, close-grip, and speed.

8 weeks 4 days/week 14 exercises 76 clones Advanced

Author's Note

I ran this when my bench was stuck at 225. Hit 265 by week 8.

Program Structure

T1

Bench Press

Work up to heavy triples

5 × 3 85%
T2

Close-Grip Bench Press

Tricep lockout strength

3 × 6 70%
ACC

Dumbbell Row

4 × 10