JohnnyBGood
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Alright guys, help me out here. I need some new training ideas to increase my strength. I'm 26 and have been lifting seriously for almost 2 years. In that time I have put on some size and added some strength. But I'm not satisfied with my current level of strength. I try to stick with exercises like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses-you know, compound movements. I guess my goal is to get my bench press consistently to the 300 + range. Currently, my benchmax hovers between 250-275. I deadlifted 270 for 3 reps the other day. I'd like to get that up to 350-400 range consistently. It seems like I take 2 steps forward and 1 step back.
I'm not really worried about striations and shape at this time. Although eventually I may focus on that aspect of my training, first I want to get my strength at an acceptable level. Could you guys throw out some possible routines that would allow me to focus on these 3 exercises (squat, deadlifts, and bench presses)? I'm trying to decide on a set/rep scheme that is conducive to gaining raw strength. Also, I'm trying to decide how many days rest are necessary. I know these things will vary somewhat from person to person but let me hear some ideas. What's worked for you guys?
I'm not really worried about striations and shape at this time. Although eventually I may focus on that aspect of my training, first I want to get my strength at an acceptable level. Could you guys throw out some possible routines that would allow me to focus on these 3 exercises (squat, deadlifts, and bench presses)? I'm trying to decide on a set/rep scheme that is conducive to gaining raw strength. Also, I'm trying to decide how many days rest are necessary. I know these things will vary somewhat from person to person but let me hear some ideas. What's worked for you guys?