What would be the most balanced ratio?? (Bench,row, press)

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - What would be the most balanced ratio?? (Bench,row, press)

Posted: 8/27/2017 12:44:52 PM EDT

Using a 225x8 bench for 3 sets as a baseline... how much should you be able to row and press(same rep/sets) to be "well balanced"?

Posted: 8/27/2017 4:15:22 PM EDT

[#1]

People much stronger than me, like Brian Alsruhe, say you should be able to row the same as you can bench.

I would say that it's probably fine to be able to bench a little more though because it's a supported lift (laying on the bench) vs a row where you have to support all the weight yourself (hinging at the hips and locking the lower back) bringing a lot more form into the equation.

Posted: 8/27/2017 6:03:01 PM EDT

[#2]

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Using a 225x8 bench for 3 sets as a baseline... how much should you be able to row and press(same rep/sets) to be "well balanced"?

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https://www.t-nation.com/training/know-your-ratios-destroy-weaknesses

225x8= 1RM 281

Row 70% = 196 (8RM=157)
Press 60% = 168 (8RM=135)

How's that sound?

Posted: 8/27/2017 8:19:19 PM EDT

[#3]

Ratios always vary depending on anthropometry and other genetic stuff.

Worry more about training volume: pulling volume should be 150-200% of pushing volume. If you train your back as hard as the chest and anterior/medial delts, and with more volume, you'll definitely be balanced, regardless of the numbers.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - What would be the most balanced ratio?? (Bench,row, press)

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