Bench Press Cycle

I am finally starting a bench press program after delaying it way too long.  

• How important is bench press to my overall fitness?  Not much
• Do I compete in bench press?  No
• Do I want a bigger chest for aesthetics?  Not really a priority
• Do I want to bench 225# in order to be a badass?  YES

I took a look at some programs on BarBend and the easiest to follow scheme that made sense to me and my needs was Undulating Periodization to add frequency and fit into a well rounded program.

• Day 1 (medium):  5x5
• Day 2 (light):  3x12
• Day 3 (heavy):  3x3

8/1/2023 - Started with 5x5 (felt good)

5x105

5x115

5x115

5x115

5x115#

8/3/2023 - Completed 3x12

12x95

12x95

12x95

8/9/2023 - Completed 3x3

3x135

3x135

3x135

8/11/2023 - Completed 5x5

5x115

5x115

5x115

5x120

5x120

8/15/2023 - Completed 3x12

12x95

12x95

12x95

8/17/2023 - Completed 3x3

3x135

3x135

3x140

8/20/2023 - Completed 5x5

5x115

5x120

5x120

5x125

5x125

There is no shortage of programs out there and I am sure they would all work for me.  My motivation was to primarily increase frequency and also to limit how frequently I go heavy.