# Modifications to The Bridge 3.0 (most recent version)

**URL:** <https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/modifications-to-the-bridge-3-0-most-recent-version/11807>\
**Category:** Training Q&A \[Moderated\]\
**Created:** [December 22, 2021, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/modifications-to-the-bridge-3-0-most-recent-version/11807 "2021-12-22T01:04:55Z")\
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**Author:** ![JudasPriest](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/judaspriest/32/628_2.png) [@JudasPriest](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/JudasPriest)\
**Post date:** [December 22, 2021, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/modifications-to-the-bridge-3-0-most-recent-version/11807/1 "2021-12-22T01:04:55Z")

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Hi everyone, I ran the bridge 1.0 for 4 weeks then caught the flu and found myself significantly weaker once I got back in the gym. I figured that was a great time to jump into the bridge 3.0 since I had my eye on it for a while and was very happy with my progress on 1.0. Currently on week 3 of the Bridge 3.0.

There’s a couple questions and concerns that have come up:

1. My close grip bench is about 10% stronger than my touch and go bench. Prior to the bridge 1.0 this was reversed. What might this say about my benching and should I change my grip? My TnG grip is pinky just inside the rings. I’m 5’10 with maybe a 72” wingspan.

2. My press dropped something like 14% after I had the flu. I lost only a couple of lbs during the illness. In recent training (last 9 months) I have always pressed 2x per week to see progress. I’ve noticed when pressing only once per week it’s pretty stagnant or goes down. A 4th press day isn’t a desirable option. I work in construction and I’m gone from my home (home gym) for 12 hrs a day sometimes longer if it’s a lengthier day on the job. I sleep 8 hours per night so that leaves me 4 hours to eat ~2500 calories, run any errands, meal prep, and train. That being said I would like to prioritize the bench press and don’t really care about my overhead press tbh. Would I be able to sub in a 3rd bench day and get rid of the press? If so, is there anything to consider when choosing a variation?

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**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\
**Post date:** [December 22, 2021, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/modifications-to-the-bridge-3-0-most-recent-version/11807/2 "2021-12-22T16:19:37Z")

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JP,

1. I don’t think this tells me anything other than your close grip bench is either more trained at this point or takes place on days you’re carrying less fatigue.

2. I think I would keep OHP 1x/wk your first time through the program, but could swap it for any bench variation you prefer the next time around. There are a lot of considerations on exercise selection and to summarize, I’d focus on an exercise that allows you to use a similar load to the regular bench press, through a similar ROM, a similar tempo, etc. and then base your decision on your preference.

-Jordan