Bench

[njs23]

I have figured out leg drive and brought my grip in for bench press as to protect my shoulder (have had shoulder problems). I am doing greyskull LP to milk out the rest of my novice progressions. My Overhead Press is at 167.5 3x5 currently, and since I didn't bench for quite awhile, my bench is only at 205. the last few sessions I have been benching twice a week, and pressing on the middle day ( i workout 3 days a week).

My question is, do you think I should continue this scheme of 2 days benching , 1 day pressing or maybe go 3 days benching for awhile, or maybe another scheme? I really want to focus on getting my bench as high as possible for the next couple months, and I've been toying with some ideas , but have not made my mind up yet. Suggestions?

[Andy Baker (KSC)]

twice per week benching is fine, 3 days is probably a little excessive, and I wouldn't want to cut out my presses. There are 3 day per week bench programs out there that work, but I don't know anything about them. If you are progressing on John's program then just stay with what you are doing.

[njs23]

Alright, that's what I was leaning towards, but wanted a more experienced opinion. I'm just gonna stay on course. Thanks.

[Domjo54]

Just to clarify, would benching twice per week and only OHPing once per week be ok if a normal width grip was being used for bench? I've been doing it and haven't had any shoulder problems, but I'm young and just want to clarify.

[Andy Baker (KSC)]

Just to clarify, would benching twice per week and only OHPing once per week be ok if a normal width grip was being used for bench? I've been doing it and haven't had any shoulder problems, but I'm young and just want to clarify.

Yes, that's fine.

[ia1234]

Would pressing only after benching be ok? E.g. bench twice a week followed by presses. Thanks.

[Andy Baker (KSC)]

yes.

[skipbeat]

Not to bust your balls KSC, but I'm running SS template right now. I was considering benching twice/week every week, rather than benching 3x biweekly. Do you think my bench would drive up my press even if I only do it 1x weekly?

[Andy Baker (KSC)]

Do I think your bench would drive up your press if you only press once weekly?? Is that what you are asking?

Yes, it might, especially if your bench press sucks.

[njs23]

Alright..another question. My squat, press, and deadlift are all ready for intermediate programming, and I am going with texas method style of progression. The thing I am wondering is, how to program those three lifts in the texas method mold while still linearly benching twice a week?