Let me know your thoughts on the program. Have you tried it? What were your results?
@baylee08313 жыл бұрын
I haven’t worked out in like 4 years, so I think I’ll do this!
@BRUTUSPLAC3 жыл бұрын
Starting 5/3/1. Sunday morning.
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
@@BRUTUSPLAC I've done that one a lot. One of my favorites and eventually I'll do a review of it.
@tobshergold3 жыл бұрын
I ran this program twice just before lockdown hit. My bench went from 70kg (1rm) to 85kg on the first cycle, and then from 85-100 the next cycle! A 30kg increase in 6 weeks was insane!
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
@@tobshergold that is crazy! Did you run them back to back?
@joslinnick3 жыл бұрын
Smolov Jr. was far and away the most effective lifting program I've found. My bench went from 235 to 260 over the 3-week program. My max had only gone up about 10 or so pounds over the previous 2 years, so a 25-pound increase for me was unreal. You can't argue with results.
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
Well I mean someone online probably will but I won't
@npc74412 жыл бұрын
Horses**t!
@AtonyCi2 жыл бұрын
Have you kept the stength you have gotten from the program or have you lost some of it?
@littlethuggie2 жыл бұрын
It's not a program, just a block. And it typically works with novices because they're usually small and need more practice with the lifts.
@ryanjohnston82372 жыл бұрын
I have the same story.
@MattKukta3 жыл бұрын
I have 2 days left and I gotta say, I’ve probably come back to watch this video like 5 times in the last 3 weeks to see how we compared RPE wise.. so I gotta thank you 🙏
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
Good luck! I meant to do a follow-up on testing maxes but haven't gotten there yet. That being said there's a lot out there
@dummy33002 жыл бұрын
What was the results?
@chrisgama3 жыл бұрын
Most in depth and high quality video I’ve seen on smolov thank you!!
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We just released Wynie's Smolov Jr Squat so if you're debating if for that it might be worth a look.
@chrisgama3 жыл бұрын
Gluck's Gym can I ask how long your rest time was between sets?
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
@@chrisgama depended on the day, early on light days like 6x6, probably 3m. At the end like day 11 and 12. They stretched some, probably not much over 5 but I did this while wyn squatted so I had to pace with her and it was much tougher on her. I found the program to be easier than I thought it would've been.
@devilsrejecthbb12 жыл бұрын
I just finished day five(beginning of week two) of the program after the ten pound increase and it went a lot smoother than I thought it would.The accessory work I do with the program Includes a lot of tricep work, dumbell chest presses, and barell/dumbell rows.
@deafguitaristandschwarzene91342 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you so much for this comprehensive and well-explained video of your progress. It accomplished an incredible task of immersing someone in the program through both your experience and mentality throughout this program. As someone who's starting the program with the exact same strength as you at the start of the video, I now feel much more confident and prepared.
@GlucksGym2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. That's a pretty nice comment! Good luck!
@Z3lllio Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks! I have done this program two times and I can say from my personal experience that if you manage to finish this 3 week program, you will definitely get over your bench press plateau. Went from 250 lbs to 275 lbs myself.
@wutube12 Жыл бұрын
did you take a rest day between the 10x3 and 6x6 or did you just do them back to back
@Z3lllio Жыл бұрын
@@wutube12 No rest day inbetween. Did the 10x3 on Sunday and the next Monday I would do the 6x6. Had no problem both times when I did the program. But that is my personal experience.
@supremedouglas11 ай бұрын
u didnt get injured doing this??
@jrsmith53 жыл бұрын
I mean anyone would do great with Spiderman egging you on and checking your work. Great job with the PR!!!!
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You're right though Spider man definitely helped
@yaredaberra61422 жыл бұрын
I loved this video so much! I'm astonished your following isn't in the millions. I've never seen another fitness influencer provide such an in depth overview of such a program and keep me entertained the entire video. You definitely have a new fan!
@GlucksGym2 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks! Always trying to put forth my best effort. Really happy to know you liked it!
@BoiseTriathlete2 жыл бұрын
The slow motion max rep at the end is a fantastic training tool for my wife as a spotter. Even if I am moving this slow, don’t touch the bar!!
@GlucksGym2 жыл бұрын
Haha I just wanted to savor it. Wynie is an awesome spotter!
@braer2402 жыл бұрын
I know this was a lot to film, plan out, organize clips etc. So I just wanted to say good job on the quality. And awesome PR.
@GlucksGym2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's nice to hear as I'm sure some people don't realize the work that goes into this stuff. 😊
@007nites3 жыл бұрын
Just finished doing the program. Max went from 225 to 250. All my program and PR reps were paused. Running the program again back to back to see if I can hit 275 as my PR.
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
I debated trying that but it got in the way of my other stuff too much. If you can manage it, let us know how it goes
@007nites2 жыл бұрын
@@GlucksGym so I did run it back but the results weren't as good which was expected. Went from 250 max to a 260 paused max. Failed 265.
@GlucksGym2 жыл бұрын
@@007nites still adding 10lbs in a month (or 35 in 2) is a feat!
@doomsday11053 жыл бұрын
Love your intros, man! Thanks for making these videos. Setting up a living room apartment gym soon. Thinking of buying from Bells of Steel as I am in Canada.
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I someone got myself into having to make those forever haha. I have a friend who wants me to do a compact gym video so maybe I'll beat you to it!
@doomsday11053 жыл бұрын
@@GlucksGym I hope you do so that I can get more ideas before placing my orders :P Thanks!!!
@tractorsnfasttrucks2 жыл бұрын
Nice job working through that last rep! It looked like there might have been quite a mind struggle there too! "Why isn't the weight moving? Should I ask for help?"
@GlucksGym2 жыл бұрын
I wasn't giving up on that darn PR
@wilsoncanfield10913 жыл бұрын
Wow man this is awesome stuff I just finished week 3 started w 240 max and got 10x3 w 220 hoping for 260 max
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
Good luck! I really enjoyed it but you definitely have to be careful and listen to your body, it's a marathon.
@DavolafShorts6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this insightful vid! Well documented :)
@paleo7472 жыл бұрын
Great video! What a grinder that PR was. And what a great spotter, loved how she pushed/hyped you during that PR.
@GlucksGym2 жыл бұрын
She's a beast and quite strong. Yeah I really wanted to take my time and enjoy that PR 😂
@BoiseTriathlete2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad you introduced me to this program. I did it for bench and squat simultaneously. I loved it so much, I may have now moved into Smolov abuse territory. I just measure my one rep max for weighted pull-ups and will run it for that!
@GlucksGym2 жыл бұрын
oh man you've gone off the deep end 😂 I'd be careful it's a lot on the body
@yungdro19722 жыл бұрын
Man you're moving that weight like a champ and with no wrist wraps. That FB-5000 is solid. Glad I got one. Great video G!
@GlucksGym2 жыл бұрын
Maybe not that PR, I took my time to savor that one 🤣 thanks! I love that bench. I'll probably do a wide pad comparison eventually
@ardexis36273 жыл бұрын
Smolov jr is insane i did it 2 months ago my bench went from 235lbs(106kg) to 255lbs(115kg) and best part about it is that it has progressed since
@enigma76893 жыл бұрын
How Many cycles of smolov jr did you run? And what program did you rum After? Most People Tell me they lose all their gains 1 months After smolov
@ardexis36273 жыл бұрын
@@enigma7689 i only ran two and i didn't do any special program in the end i just kept volume similar while only benching 2 times a week
@bankkozma7322 жыл бұрын
Do you mean that your bench strenght did not regress at all after finishing smolov jr? So you could still bench 115 kg weeks after smolov jr?
@ardexis36272 жыл бұрын
@@bankkozma732 yes and i could do 140kg at 96kg,but i lost a bit of strength since i dropped almost 10kg of weight during the cut
@bankkozma7322 жыл бұрын
@@ardexis3627 That's incredible. Did you got up your bench from 115 kg to 140 kg in this past year? How did you do it?
@BulletESV2 жыл бұрын
i plan on trying this soon, been using candito's 6 weeks and im making gains on every cycle
@GlucksGym2 жыл бұрын
I wanted to try that one. Maybe it's time I do!
@ADRYANSUPERMAN413 жыл бұрын
I’m sold, gunna try the Gluck bench routine. 🤟🏽
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
Haha I don't know if we can call it that but I'll try to take credit
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
@M D yes I can! I made it myself but didn't think of sharing it. I'll put it in the description but if I don't remember, just yell at me to remind me!
@StrengthScholar0 Жыл бұрын
To anyone who's new and questioning whether they should do the program I would disregard what he said about beginners avoiding this. I started the program 4 weeks ago after being out of the gym for about 10 years, (I added another week because i was feeling so good.)with the most sedentary lifestyle imaginable. Due to a combination of newbie gains, hard work, and a flawless diet I added 15 lbs a week for 3 weeks in a row. My max bench was 275 at the beginning and by the end of the program (which is actually today) I lifted 280 for 10x3. I'm going to be maxing out in two or three days and I'm fully expecting to hit at least 320 with 335 being very possible. With this being said I've always had a lot of muscle on my frame so if you have a frail build I wouldn't recommend it, but for people with a bit more muscle on their frame who are new this is amazing. My info: 28 years old 6'3" 250lbs 6'8" wingspan ~25% bodyfat
@arttimm91533 жыл бұрын
For quite a while I was doing a similar process for everything (squat, bench, dead, press) by doing a week of 5x5, then a week of 6x4, then a week of 8x3. Weight increased weekly relative to 1rm. And then repeat the cycle. Tried to increase total tonnage every week. But this beat the hell out of me (I’m 67). Switched to week of 5x5, then 5x4, then 5x3, then 5x1 and then repeat. Does it work? Not sure but I don’t dread it as much.
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
that's some high weights especially with progression. I'm not sure I could handle it long term personally.
@kebabtime2 жыл бұрын
Impressive stuff my guy, also u look like Johnny Evans lol
@GlucksGym2 жыл бұрын
I admit I had to look up who that was 😂
@ADAMCODYMUSICPROJECT Жыл бұрын
Great video. I've been casually benching for the first time in my life for the past half year or so, and wanted a little more structure than "lift the heaviest you can safely with no spotter 8 x5" trying this out to get more comfortable going from 205 to 225 with mulitple reps. Current rm1 of 255.
@demetriussmith17613 жыл бұрын
So for it being a peak program, will I still be able to maintain the strength I gain from the program or will it disappear since I peaked?
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
You're going to lose some of it since you're not going to keep up the intensity and volume. That being said I have gone back to my normal programming and am still benching much better than I did before
@realmikeshear Жыл бұрын
I will surely be doing this over the next 2 months. I doubt I can get in the gym 4 times a week so maybe I can do it 2 times per week and extend the time frame out. Your success has given me hope to see my bench go from 265-300 by summer time. You also talked about doing other muscles at the same time and how it can effect the growth or performance else were with fatigue. I think that has been a large majority of my issues. I go into the gym and each week I tend to do 3 maybe 4 sessions and each session is a different muscle group (chest+tri's), (Squats/Legs), (back+abs/cardio). Maybe it will be ok to take a month off of the other muscles and focus in instead of trying to grow them all at the same pace.
@Henry-yi4rg7 ай бұрын
I am very excited for you all.
@weic45673 жыл бұрын
holy sht that 1rm, what a grinder!
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
Had to earn that one hahha
@hanskazan74038 ай бұрын
You can also just do a rest day between every bench day so that you dont have back to back days, so its 3.5 weeks instead of 3 you get the same results but a little better recovery
@jeffibelcher5 ай бұрын
I just finished the program today. Max was 295 from a few weeks ago. Went a bit heavy the first two workouts before settling in. Same weight as you did after that. Hoping to get 315lbs next week when I test my max. I did Sun/Mon/Wed/Friday. Took an extra day the last two workouts. 2 weeks in I didn’t think I’d be able to finish, 10 sets of heavy weights is new to me and was the most mentally tough thing I’ve had to do physically since college.
@kryul323023 күн бұрын
i finished my first week and am experiencing joint pain in my elbows. do you know if this is okay or should i stop the program? max is 255 and im following the program as if my max was 250 lbs
@jeffibelcher18 күн бұрын
@@kryul3230 I had some elbow pain myself, but it was a bit later in the program.
@TheIncidentTracker7 ай бұрын
Look at you looking in the comments for bonus points lol
@kjerstifaraimo377 ай бұрын
Well done! Thank for sharing! Subscribed fo sho 🙏
@joeridestrijcker445 Жыл бұрын
Well, I used to work out until 13y or so ago; then some on and off workouts but never really serious. I injured my knee in Feb 2021, got completely discouraged and didn't touch any weights until Dec 2022. Being a real man with more ego than brains, I tried for a 1RM and ended up with 130kg. Then did 3 weeks of Smolov Jr, one week of rest and on Dec 31 I benched 150kg. 155 might have been possible but I used my brain for once and stopped, taking the 150 as a win. So yes, Smolov Jr was good but I also don't recommend doing this for months on end. My gf is another story... she did the full Smolov for squat AND full Smolov for bench together: so same days, same routine... first squatting, then benching. I couldn't do that at ALL!
@TwoWheelNinja3 жыл бұрын
I did Smolov Jr 5 months ago and injured my shoulder, Still haven't recovered. No, I was not in a calorie surplus or getting anywhere close to 8 hours of sleep LOL
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
I definitely had reservations but I played it pretty safe and I'm not particularly young. It's a tough one
@Clearview7183 жыл бұрын
I did surplus and got 8 hours of sleep but still can’t recover fully on time on next session shit is a brutal program.
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
@@Clearview718 What were you doing for accessories and other lifts? I took it pretty easy elsewhere.
@Clearview7183 жыл бұрын
@@GlucksGym same….. if I did any it’s squats and rear delt traps some days I get a second wind and have energy to do other stuff after bench most days I’m totally drained both physically and mentally from smolov lol I just finished last session yesterday hope I went up again Becus it was tough 3 weeks.
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
@@Clearview718 good luck! Let us know!
@jc06092 жыл бұрын
Great job Gluck
@comicandothercons658 Жыл бұрын
dude, 13:48 your neck and head were turning purple!!!!! 😱🤭😱 and lets face it, if all of us were laying on that bench lookin up with Wynie standing over our skulls lookin down, 🔥🤤 we'd have gotten it up, 🙄😉for reps too!!!! 💪😘🤤🤣🙏😂 great video people and congrats on that PR bud!
@FLikeAirWick8 ай бұрын
I did it once, most I benched at 160 was 295. After the program, 325lbs. It definitely works, I think it's mostly due you having more energy since you're only benching.
@DAatDA Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the PR
@manto2393 Жыл бұрын
Great video, I just ran a Smolov Jr for bench, I increased my bench by 13 lbs, not too much but it was still good considering on the second week I dropped a 45 pounds plate on my feet and it broke my big toe
@CurrySweatSessions Жыл бұрын
I’m 16 body weight 137 max bench 215. We both share horrible sleeping habits, and yatata. Al report back at 225 Bench. Week 1 done.
@vincenthu2588 Жыл бұрын
Great work man!
@anthonythm2 жыл бұрын
I think it’s really good, and it definitely worked. All you need is more accessory for it
@maximusprimus8273 жыл бұрын
Good job. I need to try this some time.
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
Probably worth a try
@dre_swole2 жыл бұрын
I ran the program for the first time back in april I added 40 lbs to my squat and 30 to my bench. Both of which I have mainted. I am currently doing it again for my squat hope to add another 20-40.
@josephyao74722 жыл бұрын
what was your programming afterwards to maintain your strength? sets x reps
@aabahdjfisosososos2 жыл бұрын
My bench has been plat at 150 for 2 months. Gonna do Smolov
@ShredBundy420 Жыл бұрын
ive ran smolov multiple times and it has always at least given me 5kg in gains, the most I had from it was 10kg.
@KingOfStrapFanboy9222 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend testing a 1rm before you start smolov, or to just use a calculator to estimate?
@GlucksGym2 жыл бұрын
if you've been lifting long enough you could probably get a 5rm or 3rm to get close enough. Once you start getting to 10 reps or so the formulas don't work well.
@marusdod3685 Жыл бұрын
smolov jr is *THE* program to increase any of your lifts when your beginner gains stall. however it is a race against time before you get injured due to overuse. and when you inevitably deload or take a week off to recover you'll lose months worth of progress
@bradmacklin7265 Жыл бұрын
“I’m ride or die baby” 😂
@Seanstinsen5 ай бұрын
I’m cutting cuz I’m fat And don’t have abs and don’t know when to bulk But I’m hopping on this
@baylee08313 жыл бұрын
ALSO THE ALARM WORKED
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
That only took a month
@redscorpion7472 жыл бұрын
It is possible to reduce this bench program to 3 days instead of 4 ? For example, not to do the 10 sets with 3 reps? Because I also want to train other muscles, like back, shoulders and legs.
@aarontownsend91472 жыл бұрын
You can perform the program however you want but at that point you have developed a completely different program. If you do the program you should do it correctly.
@TimTirkashov9 ай бұрын
Great video bro
@floydroid77211 ай бұрын
I like the program and have done it a few times ok squat and bench. I don't like how they have the days organized, I usually swapped the order so I would do the 10x3 after a rest day. Nice PR
@dakota_worldclass65945 ай бұрын
Her wearing bro science life sweatshirt is best video
@Bigbadpunisher19992 ай бұрын
I’ve definitely hit a plateau on my bench So I think this program would be good for me to get back up to 275
@martinhamilton91852 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍 thank you
@GlucksGym2 жыл бұрын
😊 Thank you!
@WarChortle2 жыл бұрын
You can't fool us. Skinnycow ice cream is still pretty macro friendly :P
@GlucksGym2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha I can't even remember what I was eating in that clip
@radrego19710 ай бұрын
How long should I wait until I get to my next set
@andrewwong35562 жыл бұрын
What should you do after Smolov Jr is over? Would going back to your old program that you were plateauing on but with new weight percentages allow you to make new gains?
@GlucksGym2 жыл бұрын
That's kind of a loaded question. Without knowing your program before this, experience, and a lot of other factors I'm not sure how to answer. Personally after my Smolov Jr I went to a hypertrophy cycle for about 8 weeks then went into my own program. Before Smolov I did some 5/3/1.
@agustingiudici82023 жыл бұрын
love that spider guy :)
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
YES!!!!!
@aaronlifts923 жыл бұрын
When approaching Russian/Bulgarian/etc style programs, remember those programs were created for state sponsored athletes on state sponsored doping programs. Most normal people who aren't on gear are not going to respond well to these kinds of programs.
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
Definitely have to pay attention to your body. It's why I cut a lot of other things down/out. No doubt people with some... Assistance would perform much better. I used it more as a technique program than trying to become a real man. Someday...
@aaronlifts923 жыл бұрын
@@GlucksGym I know better than to try and become a real man myself haha. That's why I just stick to my ole trusty progressive overload. Its kept my numbers going up the last 4+ years so I'll stick with it until it stops working.
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
Honestly simple, tried and true just works. People try to invent so much equipment and exercises it's crazy. Sometimes you just gotta do what makes sense.
@aaronlifts923 жыл бұрын
@@GlucksGym for sure. Those Russians and former soviet block definitely know what they are doing but they also have athletes who's entire lives are devoted to training with chemists and doctors guiding their cycles. For a gym bro like me, I'll stick to picking up heavy stuff occasionally and eating pizza often.
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
That's my program and you now owe me $150 a month for following it. You internet people always trying to get a deal
@CharliewatII3 жыл бұрын
Good Spot
@bradley61443 жыл бұрын
4:30 schedule
@lewisstrongofficial2 жыл бұрын
Loved that Intro 😂
@eugeneimbangyortezaАй бұрын
Great! How many days did you rest in between the last training day and the max outday?
@PBlaik3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the PR - One note, I don't think you're using those safety's properly though :P
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
I got Wynie, who needs safeties! She must have them set for her squat since we're running the program for her squat at the same time. She doesn't care if I die as long as she gets that squat.
@justis1422 жыл бұрын
I use Sheiko bench 3x a week (bench press cycle). The volume is crazy but I make it thru with no form breakdown. Testing max this weekend as this is week 4. Reset numbers and start again
@bradley61443 жыл бұрын
Monday Wed Friday Sunday
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
Are you giving out my secrets?! The ones in this public video?
@etan10863 жыл бұрын
Awesome grind! Why are you shirts so short?
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
Honestly... I never noticed until I started this channel... I need to find some new ones
@robertdieder41783 жыл бұрын
Great documentary of the program. Do you recall your starting bodyweight and typical meals prior to your sessions to keep you fueled?
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
I was probably 190lbs max. Meals... I try to eat within my calories and fairly healthy but I wasn't tracking much then. I've tracked and been conscious of my diet for so long it's somewhat second nature. I honestly just ate how I normally do.
@robertdieder41783 жыл бұрын
@@GlucksGym very interesting, I average between 185-190, I've been doing a program variation of smolov jr that stretches out longer than 4 weeks to get the volume. I've tried smolov jr before but it was too taxing on my CNS. My PR test did not go as planned but if i recall, after roughly 2 weeks of mixed rest, fueling and accessory I was able to hit that new PR at that time (250). My current known PR is 320 with a recent change in grip. You've inspired me to try the Smolov Jr plan again in the near future once I get more confident with my new to me wider grip.
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
I've debated playing with the form and grip but after years and years of no injuries or issues (and I'm not going to compete) I'm not sure I want to
@robertdieder41783 жыл бұрын
@@GlucksGym Originally I was benching elbows out like a bodybuilder, then after a close call with shoulder impingement I switched to a narrow grip to enforce the elbow tuck. It became increasingly harder for racking stability for me when i crossed into 300#. Trying a wider grip I noticed my bar path is closer to straight up and down with a moderate arch and more chest engagement than just lats and tri's. The closer grip I had come from, even with my biggest arch the path was up and back...more diagonal on the up movement. Im not competing either, im close to 50 and have been having the most improvement over the past 5 years from learning about proper form, cues, programming from various youtube channels.
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
@@robertdieder4178 pretty much why I did this program. To make small tweaks and focus on cues. I feel much stronger, more stable, and controlled after it. I did actually wooden my grip maybe half an inch or so doing this. Glad to hear you're making gains at close to 50! That's what I like to hear. Too often people lose track of the longterm
@jl87542 жыл бұрын
My first deployment I just went up 5-10lbs every week. If I failed, I did it again the next week, then the next, untill I got it. Maxed out at 315 weighing 180. From 205 for about a 9 month period.
@frank_da_tank2 жыл бұрын
So you repeated the program like 9 times?
@NoBody-mq6gm2 жыл бұрын
It works for sure I’m doing it now
@GlucksGym2 жыл бұрын
I want to try it again. I feel like my form was getting really dialed in and solid and I wish I had more time to work on it again.
@natandajczer58059 ай бұрын
Nice video! How long do you rest in between sets?
@nickcolosanti50153 жыл бұрын
I subscribed, tried going 5lbs over on my max without a spotter. I’m out for 4 weeks but I guess I’ll be able to binge some videos
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
Damn what happened? Do you have safeties?
@noinfoyoublabbermouth37683 ай бұрын
Good lift
@yosixxx7 ай бұрын
I went from 180 to 225 in 7 weeks a few years ago with this program
@nuzzy72144 ай бұрын
I'm tryna get from 195 to 225 and on my third day of my first week did u just do smolov jr for 7 instead of 3 weeks
@yosixxx4 ай бұрын
@@nuzzy7214 i did it twice but took a short break in between to give my joints a rest. It's recommended to take a longer break but I did rotator cuff excercises in between sets to be safe
@yosixxx4 ай бұрын
@@nuzzy7214 Yes I did it twice with a one week break. It's not recommended to do it that frequently as it puts strain on your joints. I did plenty of rotator cuff excercises in between.
@nuzzy72144 ай бұрын
@@yosixxx hey quick questions I'm about to start my third week and I was wondering did u try maxing out on the week u took a break and were u hitting other muscle groups of ur body after ur sessions or on the dats u didn't bench
@yosixxx4 ай бұрын
@@nuzzy7214 Can't remember if I maxed out or not on that week. I assume I did, and probably took 3-5 days of a break before hitting it. I did continue training other muscles but just for maintenance. I wasn't pushing as hard as usual during the program because the focus was to reserve as much energy to improve my bench for those weeks. Throwing in some accesory lifts will help. Also make sure your form is really dialed in because another point of this program is for all those reps to make benching feel very natural.
@sunnysideup58263 жыл бұрын
I'm sold but I'm still a novice lol going to do smolov jr in maybe...ahm...5 years
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
You'll have me beat in no time!
@owenboyd881711 ай бұрын
Hey. Have you ever run the mike menzter perfect program? I'd love to see how you get on and what you think of it. Cheers
@grandsalt24 Жыл бұрын
How long do you wait to do a or attempt after the last day?
@rustyshackleford27233 жыл бұрын
Wow!
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
Why are we so excited?! Ahhhhhh
@raphaelcarlosantos1728 Жыл бұрын
Hi, was just wondering if the very last day of my 10x3 is on Sunday, what day should i test my 1 rep max?
@bigdogg5372 Жыл бұрын
I was also wondering this
@chonkeboi8 ай бұрын
Take a week off or do light work for a week so you can recover.
@glockt3ch9682 жыл бұрын
The gym i commute too only has 2 bench press 😭
@GlucksGym2 жыл бұрын
Damn that must be impossible to get to use it
@suhbro59284 ай бұрын
What's the legalities regarding posting yourself online working through a paid program and showing the process and results? Not showing the PDF file or documents just you working out sets by sets each day and week. Can you get in trouble because people can just copy you doing the routines?
@kryul323023 күн бұрын
its free
@sengaleng88 Жыл бұрын
Surprised you haven’t got a leg press/hack squat yet. I brought one for $150 flipped it for $700. Then got a force USA leg press for $850. Found another leg press for $80 flipped it for $650. Leg press best thing to flip people really want that commercial feel. And all new machines are $1.5k +
@rickydugan82232 жыл бұрын
I'm 16 years old, I've done three years of calisthenics and slightly more than 1 year of powerlifting, I've benched 280 for an easy single but u haven't benched for 2 years, should I try this program or wait until I'm more experienced
@GlucksGym2 жыл бұрын
I'd try something else that's less specialized. Something that addresses multiple lifts like a 5 3 1 or another program first.
@warpwingminis3 жыл бұрын
May have to give this a go 🤔
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
Worked out for me! I'll try it again someday, I enjoyed it
@SteezySteez20112 жыл бұрын
I’ve got 8 weeks until I do a bench only meet…might have to give it a try, except my damn elbow already hurts lmao
@sandipandas3541 Жыл бұрын
I have a question that after 3 weeks for completing the programme how much time should I take for deload shoul i take 1 week or 3 days before testing my new max? And also while deloading should I completly stop bench or should I practice it with 50% of my potential??
@kyletobias13913 жыл бұрын
How much rest time did you have between sets?
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
Depended on feel but the early days 3 to 4 min. Towards day 12 and the final sets I'd sometimes take over 5+. Some of that was because we had Wynie squatting Smolov Jr while I did bench so that slowed us having to get ready and film both at once.
@lubelfn57689 ай бұрын
good video
@BRUTUSPLAC3 жыл бұрын
OHHHHHHHHHH MORE BOOTIIE than before ??? I'm in! ,,SINCE we dont live in the same state , CONGRADS on THIS P.R>
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
She needs shorts that fit as much as I need shirts that fit
@BRUTUSPLAC3 жыл бұрын
@@GlucksGym don't worry . My wife is 57 looks 40 and still rocks a busty bikini body . And we been together almost 37 years June 18 yeah like 6 weeks from now . I just bought a rogue boneyard bar on weds $277 I will post a video the day it comes .Keep up the great vids you 2
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
@@BRUTUSPLAC lucky man! I mean the bar and the lady!
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
Are you sure we don't? You have videos in CT, where are you located?
@BRUTUSPLAC3 жыл бұрын
@@GlucksGymquoting Steve Martin from Movie Rozanne "". Yeah I'm 54 all my videos of my garage gym and veggie garden are here in CT . Iive 1/8 of a mile off the beach ( yes I pay fema for 29 years ). Between New Haven n Bridgeport .
@Morris.Andrew3 жыл бұрын
I'm curious do you think this would truly be useful for someone with a 365 pound bench?
@GlucksGym3 жыл бұрын
I think there's a ton of ways to work on your bench. This is just another tool to try out. I used it more for form practice but there's a lot of good programs and techniques to take elements from.
@nathanaellandicho Жыл бұрын
How long do you rest in between sets?
@105ish3 ай бұрын
FUCK YEAH BABYYYYY
@Quint105 ай бұрын
So week 4 is all rest and week 5 is pr week?
@dominicsasser67768 ай бұрын
What do you do if you can’t hit all the reps? Do you lower the weight or do you just go till failure
@JonathanNiyazov4 ай бұрын
How long is rest time? In between sets
@chonkeboi8 ай бұрын
I’ve been benching for 8 months and I’m at around 210 lbs 1rm, so should I try to run smolov jr or wait another year.