Amused
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Originally posted by: Connoisseur
1) Any nutrition/lifting suggestions to get my flat bench to at least 220lbs (1setx10reps)? I have pretty broad shoulders and I'm pretty satisfied with my arms, just not my chest. As far as nutrition, I'm trying a new diet where I eat fruits and protein shake for breakfast, salad and protein shake for lunch, protein shake for after workout and a very light dinner. I've only been doing it for a week so i'm not sure whether it's doing anything.
The key to a big chest is full range of motion when you bench, AND keeping your elbows out as far as possible through the rep. Do not tuck your elbows like a power lifter would.
I know this from personal experience.