Struggling on my bench

[mikemoos]

Hello,

I’ve been decently progressing on my bench but I am at a sticking point that kinda puzzles me. I split up my week with 2 heavy and 1 light days. On my light days I can bench 225# for 20 reps and 245# for 15 reps. But when I try to hit it heavier, I can only do 300# for 5 reps and 320# for 2 reps. I feel like I should be hitting heavier on my 5 and 2 reps, comparing to what I’m doing on my lighter days. Any suggestions to help increase my heavy days would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[Mark Rippetoe]

Whose program are you doing?

[mikemoos]

A modified version of your program. I find it hard to bench and squat in the same workout.

Sunday-Bench 3x5, Dip 3x5
Monday- Squat 3x5, Row 3x5
Tuesday- Bench 3x15, Press 3x5
Wednesday- Squat 3x5, Deadlift 1x5
Thursday- Bench 3x5, Dip 3x5
Friday- Squat 3x5, Row 3x5
Saturday- Rest

40 yrs old, 6’1”, 250#

[Mark Rippetoe]

If you modify it, it's not my program.

[mikemoos]

Yes, It is not your exact program because I modified it. Your program was the inspiration of my concoction. It was meant to accommodate certain personal aspects and not to disrespect you.

[Mark Rippetoe]

People disrespect me all the time, and I'm used to that. But my program works, and yours doesn't. I suggest that you do my program.