Raise the Bar Fitness

Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 – Bench Press

Strength

Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 – Bench Press

General Warm-Up

12 Band Pull Aparts
12 Band Lat Pull Downs
15 Scap Push Ups
8 Band External Rotation Per Side
10 Slow Eccentric Push Ups Or Negative Push Ups
Coach Guided (perform as many reps as coach needs to address class technique)
15 Empty Bar Bench Press

Accessory

3 Rounds Each Every 2 Minutes On The Minute
1) 8-12 Push Ups
2) 15-20 Rear Delt Fly
3) 10-20 Band Tricep Press Down

Cool Down & Dismissal

Equipment Break Down And Put Away
- Into, If Time -
Arm Across The Chest Shoulder Stretch X 30 Seconds Per Side
Doorway Chest Chest On The Rig X 30 Seconds Per Side
Arm Overhead Stretch X 30 Seconds Per Side
Back Stretch On Rig X 30 Seconds

Bench Press

Build To A Heavy Single Or 1 Rep Max, Percentages And Intervals Below Are A Suggestion
Take As Long As You Need To Establish The Max
Rest A Minimum Of 2 Minutes Between Attempts
Every 3 Minutes On The Minute
5 Reps @ 40%
3 Reps @ 60%
2-3reps @ 70%
1-2 Reps @ 80%
1 Rep @ 85-90%
1 Rep @ 1RM Attempt
1 Rep @ 1RM Attempt
1 Reps @ 1RM Attempt