FT Questions....

[Scott Stevenson]

Thanks for the reply Scott!

The overall goal of the set is to maximise metabolic stress which is why I move on to the isolation exercise as fatigue begins to set in. I keep the eccentric as slow and controlled as possible so as to keep tension on target muscle. Rep range for the close grip bench press was 15 reps, could have performed 18-20 before form slipped but didn't want pushdowns to be a throw away exercise. RDL's I got 12 before speed dropped so moved onto leg curls. Both exercises were performed with just one plate a side.

I do struggle to properly execute both exercises under heavier loads which is why I tried this strategy so as to "practice" the movement under lighter loads. I find using them in the pump sets I'm able to reinforce better form and mind muscle connection, but the isolation exercises lend themselves better to maximising metabolic stress (at this moment in time).

I have reinforced a poor close grip bench press by being quite a wide bench presser in the past which has definitely contributed to lagging triceps in comparison to anterior deltoid and pecs. I tore part of my biceps femoris on a SLDL in the past so have neglected RDL's since (probably out of subconscious fear). Interestingly though I am not a particularly weak deadlifter (230kg for 6) or bench presser (157.5kg max). I just need to improve my mechanics and mind muscle connection of CGBP and RDL's.

No problem!!!

Why do you have the sense that it would benefit you to be able to do CG Bench presses and RDL's in particular?...

These are great mass builders for many, but maybe they're just not the best ones for you?... Or do you have the sense there's some untapped potential in those exercises to elicit growth?...

-S