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#2,152
#2,152
Not sure why anyone would think bench press is overrated, it should be a staple exercise imo.

My chest routine:
I work chest every Tuesday and alternate two routines.
1 week
Bench press, 5 sets, last set to failure.
Dips, 3 sets, last set to failure.
Flys, start at 150 lbs, work my way down to 50 lbs in 10 lb increments without rest.

2 week
Dumbbell press, 50 lbs, 1 set, 50 reps (I'm actually hoping to move up to 55 lbs, 55 reps next Tuesday)
Dumbbell incline press, 35 lbs, 1 set, 35 reps.
Cable flys, 50 lbs per side, 1 set, 50 reps.
 
#2,154
#2,154
nbakerld said:
I would if I were going for strength, but I'm just going for aesthetics.
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It does it all. Should be the base lift for chest. IMO decline is useless as a regular lift. Flat bench, incline, flat db presses, & pec deck is pretty much my chest routine. Sometimes I'll mix it up but that's what I always go back to. I've never known a person that lifted weights that just changed their appearance but didn't get stronger. Are you that guy that doesn't wanna get "too big"?
 
#2,155
#2,155
bamacheats said:
Not sure why anyone would think bench press is overrated, it should be a staple exercise imo.

My chest routine:
I work chest every Tuesday and alternate two routines.
1 week
Bench press, 5 sets, last set to failure.
Dips, 3 sets, last set to failure.
Flys, start at 150 lbs, work my way down to 50 lbs in 10 lb increments without rest.

2 week
Dumbbell press, 50 lbs, 1 set, 50 reps (I'm actually hoping to move up to 55 lbs, 55 reps next Tuesday)
Dumbbell incline press, 35 lbs, 1 set, 35 reps.
Cable flys, 50 lbs per side, 1 set, 50 reps.
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Flyes with 150lb dumbbells?? You are a monster!
 
#2,157
#2,157
govols/cc said:
It does it all. Should be the base lift for chest. IMO decline is useless as a regular lift. Flat bench, incline, flat db presses, & pec deck is pretty much my chest routine. Sometimes I'll mix it up but that's what I always go back to. I've never known a person that lifted weights that just changed their appearance but didn't get stronger. Are you that guy that doesn't wanna get "too big"?
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no homo
 
#2,161
#2,161
Jwill10ut said:
Hey I'm thinking about trying some new protein and pre workout has anybody heard anything about or used muscle pharm products??
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I used assault not too long ago. Orange mango tasted quite good for a PW and it worked pretty good as well. I'd say it's worth a try
 
#2,162
#2,162
I don't know that taking more than say a protein supplement and a multivitamin is worth it to me anymore. Creatine will eventually f your kidneys up and I don't like plugging so much caffeine into my body with a PW
 
#2,163
#2,163
I'll stick with taking BCAAs, fish oil, multi, and maybe a joint health and of course protein. I haven't really taken creatine on its on in a few months. When I start cutting here soon I may try a fat burner, but diet is the key there.
 
#2,164
#2,164
I do take flax seed oil. Basically the same as fish oil, getting my o-3's. Wish I could take a joint health, but I'm allergic to sulfur
 
#2,165
#2,165
I get milled flax at the store (don't get whole, your body can't absorb it and it just passes right through) and throw a tablespoon or two in with my protein shake. Has a nutty flavor so it doesn't make it taste bad and it's another good way of adding Omega-3.
 
#2,166
#2,166
Protein is protein so just look for a good tasting one & potency. I use the ON brand & it tastes better than any other I've had. Has a lot amino acids you mentioned. Most protein should come from your diet though & not a shake. I don't think a pw supp is caffeine overkill & creatine in those is negligible. Some people think creatine is harmful & you will find conflicting studies no matter where you look. Nobody I know has ever had a problem.
 
#2,167
#2,167
I'm not worried about the effect creatine had on my kidneys to a great extent. I just wanted to lose the bloat it gives sometimes.
 
#2,169
#2,169
xJesusx56 said:
I'll stick with taking BCAAs, fish oil, multi, and maybe a joint health and of course protein. I haven't really taken creatine on its on in a few months. When I start cutting here soon I may try a fat burner, but diet is the key there.
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I take the same supps for the most part. Started my diet 3 weeks ago, I am down 5.5 lbs. Trying not to lose more than 2 lbs a week. It is all about the diet and cardio. Most fat burners do not even work.
 
#2,171
#2,171
kwebbvols2344 said:
I take the same supps for the most part. Started my diet 3 weeks ago, I am down 5.5 lbs. Trying not to lose more than 2 lbs a week. It is all about the diet and cardio. Most fat burners do not even work.
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most of them are just dehydrators, aren't they?
 
#2,175
#2,175
govols/cc said:
It does it all. Should be the base lift for chest. IMO decline is useless as a regular lift. Flat bench, incline, flat db presses, & pec deck is pretty much my chest routine. Sometimes I'll mix it up but that's what I always go back to. I've never known a person that lifted weights that just changed their appearance but didn't get stronger. Are you that guy that doesn't wanna get "too big"?
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What makes decline useless? You basically use the same muscles as you do flat bench, but you incorporate less delts, so you're actually putting more work on the chest. On top of that you're less likely to tear a pec. I don't understand how changing the angle a bit can make it useless.

I wish I could get bigger. I don't care to get stronger. It's not my goal, but it goes hand in hand with shaping. You can however get stronger while shaping poorly. I'm not saying I'm avoiding getting stronger. It's just not my objective.
 
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