I wasn't sure where to post this, but figured you guys would have the most experience with this.
I am currently training for power lifting using the 5/3/1 template of Jim Wendlers... On my Bench press day I use 1 arm standing overhead press as an accessory exercise (this is my 2nd exercise after I finish my primary exercise for the day). I have been doing 3 sets (each arm), trying to go a bit heavier each set. In the beginning I didn't have any problem progressing on all three sets, however recently my first set (currently up to 11 reps to failure) continues to gain a rep/week, but my heavier sets (below 5 reps) have stalled out to the point where the last 3 weeks I have only gotten 70lb (my heaviest weight attempted) for 1 rep. Should I scrap the heavier sets for a while and just focus on the 5+ rep sets, or just keep trying (assuming i'm making progress with the lighter weights) and be patient? Or is there a way to increase the weight without jumping up 5lbs in DB weight?
Any help, or ideas about how you all approach this would be appreciated.
I am currently training for power lifting using the 5/3/1 template of Jim Wendlers... On my Bench press day I use 1 arm standing overhead press as an accessory exercise (this is my 2nd exercise after I finish my primary exercise for the day). I have been doing 3 sets (each arm), trying to go a bit heavier each set. In the beginning I didn't have any problem progressing on all three sets, however recently my first set (currently up to 11 reps to failure) continues to gain a rep/week, but my heavier sets (below 5 reps) have stalled out to the point where the last 3 weeks I have only gotten 70lb (my heaviest weight attempted) for 1 rep. Should I scrap the heavier sets for a while and just focus on the 5+ rep sets, or just keep trying (assuming i'm making progress with the lighter weights) and be patient? Or is there a way to increase the weight without jumping up 5lbs in DB weight?
Any help, or ideas about how you all approach this would be appreciated.
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