How often should I bench press?

How often should I bench press?

Choose a warm-up activity similar to your main activity but at a lower intensity. Several light repetitions of the exercise you are about to perform are good practice. Five to 10 minutes of light cardio on a treadmill or cycle will get the blood flowing ready for a weights session.

What is a good bench press workout?

Start with smaller weights and do 10-15 reps with light dumbbells. From there, move to 8 reps using about 55 percent of the weight you plan to use for your workout. For example, if you plan to use 200 pounds for your bench press, then use 110 pounds.

How are warm up sets calculated?

Here's how it works: the heavier the work weight, the more warmup sets you should do. The warmup usually starts with two sets of five with the empty bar. The weight then increases by 10-20kg/25-45lb per set until you reach your work weight. The reps decrease on each warmup set as you get closer to your work weight.