Old Forum Bent press instead of side press in PTP?

[Boicis]

Hello,

What is your opinion - could the bent press be used instead of side press together with the deadlift in Pavel's PTP programme?

Edgars

 

[Pavel]

Edgars, yes—but you will need to change the programming.  First, work up to a heavy single, then do some back-off sets.

E.g., if 50kg is your max, do side press 20kg x 5/2 sets; bent press 25kg x 1, 30x1, 35x1, 40x1, 42.5x1, 45x1/3 sets; 35kg x 3/3.

 

[Iron Tamer]

Agreed. Multiple reps with the barbell in the bent press can be tricky after it gets over about 60% of your 1RM.

 

[Pavel]

To add to what Tamer has said, feel free to use a dumbell or kettlebell for the back-off sets.

 

[Boicis]

Many thanks Pavel and Tamer for advice!

For bent presses, I am using a heavy dumbell which I can load up to 63 kg and kettlebells - I hope I do not necessarily need a barbell.