Build a Bigger Bench Press with “Cluster Training”

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When it comes to building strength, the classic “3 sets of 5 reps” is one of the most popular approaches.

These sets are typically performed with a high percentage of your 1 rep max (1RM). For a set of 5, you’re usually going to be using somewhere around 85%.

Let’s say you can bench press 315 pounds for one rep. 85% of that number would mean you’re…