So, today was chest day for the second time this week.
Somewhat inspired by my own disappointing performance earlier as well as Ronnie Coleman pressing 200 pounds in each hand (vid below) I was able to increase my dumbell bench to 25kg. I'd hit a massive barrier after reaching 22.5kg months ago and had been frustratingly leaving and progression here off for some reason.
As with all dumbell exercises, increasing the load must be done only with confidence as, in general, dumbells progress in 2.5 kg intervals. This makes for an overall increase of 5kg. For some one looking at increasing resistance every week this is probably a massive leap. My plan is to work this weight for 2 consecutive weeks and only when I can push out 12 reps will I pick up the 27.5kg 'bells.
Here's the clip of Coleman by the way. 90kg in each hand for 11 reps. YEAH BUDDY!
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Totally agree with this strategy. Just a slight increase every few weeks will build up to quite a significant gain before too long.
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