bench stuck at 2x120kg since 3-4 weeks, doesn't improve

[WannabeGrab]

should I take like 10kg off and increase with 5lbs increments weekly? or take more off?


program: madcow intermediate by the way

[willsong]

.. got my competition bench up from 245 to 285 at a lower bodyweight....... in 2 months.

[WannabeGrab]

.. got my competition bench up from 245 to 285 at a lower bodyweight....... in 2 months.

this doesn't help at all.

[lts1ow]

If you are already stalling, then you may have over estimated what your 5RM was..

I would take a week off, and start the numbers a little lower. And the vid above was posted cause odds are, your form is not perfect and you can always learn.

[WannabeGrab]

If you are already stalling, then you may have over estimated what your 5RM was..

I would take a week off, and start the numbers a little lower. And the vid above was posted cause odds are, your form is not perfect and you can always learn.

i don't want to bench with dave tate's form thank you very much.

[lts1ow]

i don't want to bench with dave tate's form thank you very much.

K, have fun with a stalled bench.

[WannabeGrab]

K, have fun with a stalled bench.

bench stalled => solution: reduce ROM


great advice thanks

[martin_mathers]

bench stalled => solution: reduce ROM


great advice thanks

reduced ROM = bigger bench in general

why not give it a try?

[WannabeGrab]

reduced ROM = bigger bench in general

why not give it a try?

that's just retarded to me. that's like saying squat higher when ur squat is stuck

[martin_mathers]

that's just retarded to me. that's like saying squat higher when ur squat is stuck

no thats like squatting with a wider stance to legal depth...

[WannabeGrab]

no thats like squatting with a wider stance to legal depth...

this is why powerlifting sucks lol


i don't want to lift more without getting stronger, i'm lifting to get stronger

[martin_mathers]

this is why powerlifting sucks lol


i don't want to lift more without getting stronger, i'm lifting to get stronger

yet you're in the powerlifting/strongman section seeking advice...
anyways if you dont wanna use your leverages to complement your lifts, eat more i guess?

[rich86]

this is why powerlifting sucks lol


i don't want to lift more without getting stronger, i'm lifting to get stronger

Maybe you should have mentioned this in your first post? Prick.

[strongozilla]

this is why powerlifting sucks lol


i don't want to lift more without getting stronger, i'm lifting to get stronger

The IQ of trolls these days is getting lower and lower.

[arian11]

this is why powerlifting sucks lol


i don't want to lift more without getting stronger, i'm lifting to get stronger

So do you do a bodybuilding style bench with back flat, elbows flared, and no leg drive? Also, if powerlifting sucks then why are you trying to get your bench stronger and posting on the powerlifting section of the forums? I'm just trying to figure out what your goals are to give you a good answer. Bodybuilders try to put on muscle mass for competition, powerlifters try to get stronger on the main lifts for competition, and strongman guys try to get as strong to lift and throw and pull crazy ass **** for competition. Obviously there is overlap of the three, but you should always have your overall goal in sight.

[tomahawk1984]

If your form is poor then you will just be reinforcing bad habits, no matter how strong you get. Learn to bench efficiently and you numbers will go up.

I'm not saying get a massive arch and have a super wide grip but the basic points of pulling your shoulder blades back, touching the bar lower and keep the path of the bar as a straight line will help you a lot. I have just about sorted these and my bench has gone up despite moving my grip in a couple of inches.

[railgunner22]

this is why powerlifting sucks lol


i don't want to lift more without getting stronger, i'm lifting to get stronger

You're the guy who claimed Hossein Rezazadeh has strong legs than Andrey Malanichev. Please go.

[koyongi]

this is why powerlifting sucks lol


i don't want to lift more without getting stronger, i'm lifting to get stronger

Before we proceed and further, please explain to us precisely what "strong" is.

[WannabeGrab]

Hossein Rezazadeh has strong legs than Andrey Malanichev. Please go.

as if that's not painfully obvious

[WannabeGrab]

ideal bench form

[GuinnessStrong]

Overcame the urge to post something about cable crossovers for laughs...

Just tossing in my .02. If your form is "ideal" from that standard, really think about where you're weak. What are you failing at? Endurance on reps? Sticking point? A specific muscle group? Consider everything you're putting into the motion and figure out where you're weak. Refocus your assistance work on that weakness. Also, switching to a powerlifting bench from a bodybuilding bench may actually help you break a plateau just by mixing things up. Sometimes we get into pattern overloads and our bodies just don't want to adapt any further to that type of stressor (weight and angle). Changing up the pattern may legitimately help you, and then you can go back to your Levrone-style, bodybuilding press.

[WannabeGrab]

Overcame the urge to post something about cable crossovers for laughs...

Just tossing in my .02. If your form is "ideal" from that standard, really think about where you're weak. What are you failing at? Endurance on reps? Sticking point? A specific muscle group? Consider everything you're putting into the motion and figure out where you're weak. Refocus your assistance work on that weakness. Also, switching to a powerlifting bench from a bodybuilding bench may actually help you break a plateau just by mixing things up. Sometimes we get into pattern overloads and our bodies just don't want to adapt any further to that type of stressor (weight and angle). Changing up the pattern may legitimately help you, and then you can go back to your Levrone-style, bodybuilding press.

well i'm just failing at getting my 3rd rep up. probably overall weakness.

I increased my bench by about 20kg the last 3 months or so. maybe i need to deload and this was to be expected

i can get 6 full rom dips with 45kg added to my belt at 6'190lbs i'm not sure if this is good or bad. could mean my triceps are the weak point

[mm55]

Before we proceed and further, please explain to us precisely what "strong" is.

272lbs