Bench Assistance Day

(Week 4, Strength Forge)
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Day Overview

Supporting bench press development with accessory work targeting triceps, shoulders, and upper chest. Focus on reinforcing pressing mechanics and muscular balance.

Exercises

  • Close-Grip Bench Press

    Perform a bench press with a narrow grip to emphasize the triceps.

    Prescribed Sets:

    Perform 3 sets of 4 reps at RPE 8, emphasizing triceps and lockout strength.

    Working Sets:

    3

  • Dumbbell Shoulder Press

    Press dumbbells overhead while seated or standing to target the shoulder muscles.

    Prescribed Sets:

    Perform 3 sets of 8 reps at RPE 8, supporting overhead pressing strength and shoulder stability.

    Working Sets:

    3

  • Tricep Dips

    Tricep Dips are performed by positioning yourself on a dip bar or parallel bars. Begin by gripping the bars with your arms fully extended and your body suspended in the air. Keep your elbows close to your body as you lower yourself by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the ground. Push through your palms to extend your elbows and return to the starting position. Ensure your shoulders remain down and away from your ears throughout the movement.

    Prescribed Sets:

    Perform 3 sets of 8-10 reps at RPE 8, focusing on triceps and lockout support.

    Working Sets:

    3

  • Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise

    To perform the Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise, start by standing upright with a dumbbell in each hand, arms at your sides. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and maintain a slight bend in your elbows. Engage your core and ensure your back is straight. Slowly raise the dumbbells out to the sides until your arms are parallel to the ground, keeping your elbows slightly bent. Hold for a moment at the top of the movement, then lower the weights back to the starting position in a controlled manner. Avoid swinging the weights and focus on using your shoulder muscles to lift.

    Prescribed Sets:

    Perform 3 sets of 12 reps at RPE 7, supporting shoulder health and stability.

    Working Sets:

    3

  • face pull

    cable face pull with external rotation

    Prescribed Sets:

    Perform 3 sets of 12 reps at RPE 7, promoting scapular stability and shoulder health.

    Working Sets:

    3

  • Ab Wheel Rollout

    Kneel holding ab wheel, roll forward extending body, roll back contracting abs.

    Prescribed Sets:

    Perform 3 sets of 8-10 reps at RPE 8, reinforcing core stability for pressing support.

    Working Sets:

    3

  • Seated Calf Raises

    Sit on the calf raise machine with your feet positioned on the foot platform, ensuring the balls of your feet are supported. Place your thighs under the padded lever. Push through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible, squeezing your calves at the top. Slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position, feeling the stretch in your calves. Keep your knees stationary throughout the movement, and avoid using momentum by controlling the movement with your calf muscles.

    Prescribed Sets:

    Perform 3 sets of 15 reps at RPE 7, supporting lower limb strength.

    Working Sets:

    3

  • Push-Up

    Perform a push-up by lowering your chest to the floor and pushing back up, engaging chest, triceps, and core.

    Prescribed Sets:

    Perform 3 sets of 12 reps at RPE 7, as accessory volume for chest and shoulder endurance.

    Working Sets:

    3

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