THE CAUSE

This is a BONUS program to help with the promotion of the Make- A-Wish Programs that Work Manual.

All proceeds from this manual are going to the Make A Wish Foundation in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.

We are very close to breaking our all-time record for donations in one year, and with your help we should be able to really push this over the top.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

1.  The obvious answer is to order it again if you already have, but we REALLY appreciate your donation. It’s been though your donations that we’ve gotten this far. THANK YOU.

2. Share this article on Twitter, Facebook and any other social networks you use.

3. If you haven’t supported this effort yet, there’s still time to take action, but we’re pulling the eBook and no longer taking donations past December 31, 2011.

4. If you already have the book PLEASE let us know what you think about it in the comments below.

BUST A BENCH PR

How would you like to end the year with a PR in the bench press?

Follow these simple steps, and the odds of this happening with increase substantially.

Your final max-test day will be New Year’s Eve. You can move the dates around as you see fit, but make sure you have the same number of rest days between each session.

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:

* Percents are based on your CURRENT best bench or what you think this is.

* Don't under or over-shoot this number.

* Make your best guess based on your own experience.

* Do NOT test or max out your bench now.

* I’m assuming this will be a raw bench max.

Saturday, December 17th

Bench Press:

* 20-30 total warm-up reps using PERFECT technique (see videos) with weight under 50%. These sets should all be in the 3-5 rep range.

* 50% for 9 sets of 3 reps. Three sets will be a close grip (index finger on the smooth part of the bar), three sets will be with a moderate grip (pinky on the rings) and three sets are wide (forefinger on the ring).

 

Flat Dumbbell Presses:

* As many warm-ups as you need.

* Work up to 2 heavy sets of 8 reps.

Tricep Work:

* Do your normal triceps training, but cut the volume in half

Delt Work:

* Do your normal shoulder work, but cut the volume in half.

NOTE: If you can't do this first session, don't worry about it. Just start with the second one.

Wednesday, December 21st

Close-Grip Incline Press:

* Work up to a max set of 3 reps.

Tricep Work:

* Do your normal triceps training.

Delt Work:

* Do your normal shoulder work.

Technique Bench Press with Reverse Bands:

* Use a weight at that is equal to 50% at the bottom if the bands were NOT on the bar.

* Perform 10 sets of 3-5 reps using PERFECT TECHNIQUE (see videos).

Saturday, December 24th

Bench Press:

* 20-30 total warm up reps using PERFECT technique (see videos) with weight under 50%. These sets should all be in the 3-5 rep range.

* 50% for 9 sets of 3 reps. Three sets will be a close grip (index finger on the smooth part of the bar), three sets will be with a moderate grip (pinky on the rings) and three sets are wide (forefinger on the ring).

Flat Dumbbell Presses:

* As many warm-ups as you need.

* Work up to a max rep set of 15 reps. Rest 5 minutes and try to get 15 or more reps with the same weight.

Tricep Work:

* Do your normal triceps training, but cut the volume in half.

Delt Work:

* Do your normal shoulder work, but cut the volume in half.

Wednesday, December 28th

Pin Presses:

*Using a moderate grip (halfway between what you would consider close and what you would consider wide), work up using small jumps (20-30 pounds) to a heavy set of three. This heavy set of three should be done with a weight you could do for five on a good day.

Rope Pushdowns:

* 3 sets of 15-20 reps - just get the blood flowing. This shouldn't be hard at all.

Side Delt Raises:

* Use a weight that is 50% of what you would normally use and perform 2 sets of 20 reps

Saturday, December 31st

Bench Press:

*Perform 5-7 warm up sets with 20% or less, keeping the reps in the 3-5 rep range.

*Keep working up using three reps until you get to 50%. This should be another 2-3 sets.

*At the 50% mark, begin doing singles working up to a new 5-pound record.

* As you near the 90% mark, make sure your second to last set (the last set will be the PR) is not a ball-buster to do. Think of it as an opener. It should be a weight you can do for a hard triple.

* Break your record by 5 pounds. If this goes well, take one more record and call it a day!

NOTE: This will NOT work if you’re an elite or  pro lifter, unless you are in meet shape.

 

FINAL ITEMS:

1. If you have the Programs That Work Manual already PLEASE let us (and others) know what you think about it. Was it worth the money? Did you learn anything?  We would love to know your thoughts.

2. If you do this program, please check back and let me know how much your broke your record by.

3. Finally, you need to hit EVERY holiday party, eat all the cookies you can, and fully bloat up for the final week with the goal of putting on 5% bodyweight.

Best of luck to you all. Have a happy, safe and strong holiday season and thank you for supporting this cause.