how many total reps in a workout should I do benchpresses?

[Rami]

Before it only becomes catabolic. 50 or 100 (same weight) ? Which is best?

[anabolichalo]

[BodyMachine]

Have to listen to your body. There is no optimum for everyone. Even on a given day it may vary. Generally for me, it's no more than 8 sets, a few of those being flys. If I go super heavy the number goes down.

[che]

Have to listen to your body

 

[anabolichalo]

your body giving you the silent treatment bro?

[che]

your body giving you the silent treatment bro?

My body doesn't talk .

[Shockwave]

My body doesn't talk .

My body cries to me at night. I have to beat it to shut it up.

I fear it may try and file charges for domestic abuse.

[jpm101]

Depends on what your into;  BB'ing (pure or power) PL'ing, general training, sport training, etc, etc, etc..

5X5's (25 reps) all the way to 8X8's (64) or 10X10's (GVT...100 reps). General rule of thumb...less is most always better, with those 5X5's as a good starting point.  For power, 3-5 sets of 3's. Singles or two's for more serious power lifters.

Try not going to failure every set, on every rep....no matter what your goals are.  

Most guy's who listen to their bodies would rather have a couple of beers and a pizza.

[SF1900]

I thought this was a post by anabolichalo 

[anabolichalo]

I thought this was a post by anabolichalo 

i scrolled over this thread thinking i dont remember making this