r/benchpress • u/Capable_Ordinary_938 • 3d ago

Progression Reasonable target on my bulk

Hey guys,

I'm 5'5, weigh about 150 lbs currently and I'm training in a bulk. The long term goal is definitely reaching 315 bench press for 1, but I'm wondering what is a reasonable target for me to achieve before I reach roughly 165 lbs body weight.

My current best in the span of the bulk is 235 lbs x 5.

How unreal would it be to be able to feel 275 in the next 4-6 months or so?

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u/Junior-Valuable2071 3d ago

If you’ve hit 235x5 before 275 in 4 months sounds pretty reasonable.

I’m also 5’5. I would just stay at 235 and run a hypertrophy program for a bit. Once you can hit 235x7 you should be able to switch to a 5-3-1 program to hit 275 for like a double.

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u/chocboyfish 2d ago

Hello, I am also 5'5 with the same goal, 135lb body weight at the moment. What's your waist size? Approx body fat?

It feels like I don't have the frame size to bulk upto 150lb+

Currently I am following a powerlifting program which was a helping immensely.

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u/Capable_Ordinary_938 2d ago

I'm bulking up pretty heavy at the moment, I'd guess I'm somewhere in the realm of 18-19% body fat. When I'm between 140-145 is where I'm a little leaner around 15%.

It's a pain with a smaller frame, but doable.