Tryn2
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In an effort to increase my bench how can I work in rack lock outs and board presses to strengthen my bench while using the 5 x5 program listed ?
5 x 5 routine
Monday - Chest/Calves
Flat Bench 5x5
Incline Smith Bench 2x8-10
Standing cable Flies 2x8-10
Standing Calf Raises - 2x15
ABS (static holds)
Tuesday - Back/Shoulders
Military Press 5x5
Side Laterals 3-5x8-10
Shrugs - 2x10-12
Deads 5x5
Pullups - 2x8-10
Rows - 2x10
Wednesday - Off
Optional cardio & ABS (static holds)
Thursday - Arms
Close Grip Bench 5x5
Standing BB Curls - 5x5
Dips - 2x8-10
Incline Curls 2x8-10
Skull Crushers - 2x8-10
Preacher Curls - 2x8-10
ABS (static holds)
Friday - Legs
Squats - 5x5
Hack Squats - 2x8-10
Stiff Leg Dead Lifts - 2x8-10
Leg Curls - 2x8-10
Seated Calf Raises - 5x15
Shrugs - 2x10-12 (optional)
Saturday & Sunday - Off
Optional cardio & ABS (static holds)
5 x 5 routine
Monday - Chest/Calves
Flat Bench 5x5
Incline Smith Bench 2x8-10
Standing cable Flies 2x8-10
Standing Calf Raises - 2x15
ABS (static holds)
Tuesday - Back/Shoulders
Military Press 5x5
Side Laterals 3-5x8-10
Shrugs - 2x10-12
Deads 5x5
Pullups - 2x8-10
Rows - 2x10
Wednesday - Off
Optional cardio & ABS (static holds)
Thursday - Arms
Close Grip Bench 5x5
Standing BB Curls - 5x5
Dips - 2x8-10
Incline Curls 2x8-10
Skull Crushers - 2x8-10
Preacher Curls - 2x8-10
ABS (static holds)
Friday - Legs
Squats - 5x5
Hack Squats - 2x8-10
Stiff Leg Dead Lifts - 2x8-10
Leg Curls - 2x8-10
Seated Calf Raises - 5x15
Shrugs - 2x10-12 (optional)
Saturday & Sunday - Off
Optional cardio & ABS (static holds)