Getting a 225 bench press is a type ofgoals that a many people who find themselves in the mediumperiodof natural bodybuilding have.  I mean at the exercise roomif you see somebodywith benchpressing 2 plateson either side you no doubt know that they’re well-built.

 

I do know one thing, getting to 225pounds can be a immensetarget.  If you’re interested in getting to that point it depends on where you’re at this particular point. The best way to determine where you are is to make use of the Max Bench Press Chart.  This bench press calculator used to determine what your upper limit of bench press is right now.

 

Once you will find you what your max bench is now, you can begin figuring out what your best program is for getting to that 225 bench press objective that you have now. Read some tips on how to increase bench press max weight

 

You should take about 85% of what your single rep max level is and then.  That level should be your beginning level.  Every step of the way I suggest you add 5 to ten pounds to your bench press every week until you reach the 225lb level.

 

One of the best types of methods to get your press going is make use of a pyramid technique.  Lets use an example of your max bench press being 190lbs to begin.  A sample program would be something like this. 

 

Dumbell Bench Press  8×170, five×180, 3×185, 1/2×190

 

 

Now dont push it, try adding just a bit of weight each week about five or 10 pounds will do.  It really depends on how much you’ll be able to add with good form.  Make sure you are using some really great form.

 

If you haven’t made it to the 170 or 180 pound mark yet you probably need to read our chest muscle section, I would suggest you have a read through our section on building chest muscle tissues.  There are a number of great routines as well as important points and info to really build chest muscles. This is a great way to really look and feel stronger.