Misc, i still cant bench 225

[Overqualified]

honestly its the one pr i want to break before i get to university in September. just hit a deadlift of 415 today and a squat of 275 a week ago but i still just cant get to 225 on the bench. i've been stuck on 185 for months now (can only hit it for 3 reps). yes eating lots (around 4k calories) but it still seems as if im not getting any stronger. Incline DB press is going up, same with shoulder presses (DB & BB) but not flat BB. what gives?

[jimmyb6281]

Honestly its hard to believe your still at 185 bench with deadlift and squats being so high. Maybe you should change up your workout you must be on a plateau.

[iForce Dave]

tell me what your exact routine is and I guarantee i can make it happen with some changes. PM me if i dont respond in this thread

[7399martyn]

you're 19 and 190lbs. Do something like madcows or texas method style of bench, you should be able to hit 225 if you work at it.

[CoreMaster75]

Tricep strength?

[iveeno]

tell me what your exact routine is and I guarantee i can make it happen with some changes. PM me if i dont respond in this thread

strong response. literally.

[Chango99]

I barely hit 130 for my workset yesterday on bench

I squatted 280 and deadlifted 290.

wat

[ace_gauntlit]

tell me what your exact routine is and I guarantee i can make it happen with some changes. PM me if i dont respond in this thread

damn, post it here OP. I need some advice too

[MartialArtist06]

It's your long arms dude. I JUST got to 225lbs although your deadlift is way better than mine, and squat is better. I had to focus on bench hard. Dumbbell and dips, incline work to finally get it. Also bulk up more it'll help.

[StudmuffiN45]

^^^
agreed, cant get past 180! been like 5 months, switched up routine 3 times and nothing. every other lift has gone up a good amount

[aKane20]

honestly its the one pr i want to break before i get to university in September. just hit a deadlift of 415 today and a squat of 275 a week ago but i still just cant get to 225 on the bench. i've been stuck on 185 for months now (can only hit it for 3 reps). yes eating lots (around 4k calories) but it still seems as if im not getting any stronger. Incline DB press is going up, same with shoulder presses (DB & BB) but not flat BB. what gives?

Just for reference, you say your incline DB press is going up, could you elaborate on that a bit? What kind of weights are you using and what rep range?

[Mr. Bowflex]

Guess you're UNDERqualified on the bench press...

[Mosho]

I was struggling as well, until I read, re-read, and re-re-read the relevant chapter on rip's starting strength book. most people don't realize how complicated the bench is. not that it's that complicated, just they think they are supposed to flail the weight up and down, which works for most people until they get to around the weight you're stuck at.

[dzj]

I was struggling as well, until I read, re-read, and re-re-read the relevant chapter on rip's starting strength book. most people don't realize how complicated the bench is. not that it's that complicated, just they think they are supposed to flail the weight up and down, which works for most people until they get to around the weight you're stuck at.

What's the tip then. I was stuck at 225 for a while, but finally broke thru it. What does he recommend?

[Octium]

i know that feel, 360dl, 315 squat, 200 bench

WHY

[ace_gauntlit]

link to pdf of said book for reps

I was struggling as well, until I read, re-read, and re-re-read the relevant chapter on rip's starting strength book. most people don't realize how complicated the bench is. not that it's that complicated, just they think they are supposed to flail the weight up and down, which works for most people until they get to around the weight you're stuck at.

[BobisMighty]

make sure you've got the form down, then try smolov jr with your current max.*

[ndmike99]

The way I got through my sticking point was working on form, board presses (you could do floor presses) and really working hard to strengthen my back (rows mainly). Helped me quickly add about 30 pounds to my bench.

Good luck

[swan5858]

Here's a mind fuk for you all, I deadlifted 425x5, 475x1 last night, squat about tree fiddy x 3, but my max bench is 225x2. wtf?

[eXistenceLies]

Here's a mind fuk for you all, I deadlifted 425x5, 475x1 last night, squat about tree fiddy x 3, but my max bench is 225x2. wtf?

Ouch...That is weird though

DL=385x5
Squat 315x5
Bench 280x5

and so is mine lol

[iForce Dave]

something i noticed, everyone posting bench issues here, is 6'0-ish

im tall too, thats part of your problem and there are easy fixes. waiting on OP and ill post some suggestions

[swan5858]

In 4 Iforce Dave advice

[ace_gauntlit]

something i noticed, everyone posting bench issues here, is 6'0-ish

im tall too, thats part of your problem and there are easy fixes. waiting on OP and ill post some suggestions

alright, here's my routine for chest

flatbench press 4x6-8 reps on upper power days (layne norton routine)

hypertrophy days
4x12ish Incline benchpress
4x12ish incline DB press
4x12ish flat DB press
3x12ish pec deck

[aKane20]

Don't let this thread die, even if OP bails. I want to hear some bench advice for tall(er) people.

[iForce Dave]

OP has two threads going da fuk they are the exact same

[J3T]

alright, here's my routine for chest

flatbench press 4x6-8 reps on upper power days (layne norton routine)

hypertrophy days
4x12ish Incline benchpress
4x12ish incline DB press
4x12ish flat DB press
3x12ish pec deck

Im not the best at giving advice, but to me it seems like your going for more endurance than strength if you want to hit 225.. try dropping the reps and adding more weight brah. just my 2 cents

[shiitkuntbrah]

It's your long arms dude. I JUST got to 225lbs although your deadlift is way better than mine, and squat is better. I had to focus on bench hard. Dumbbell and dips, incline work to finally get it. Also bulk up more it'll help.

this, i think for us tall people increasing shoulder strength should help

[ruskism]

Honestly its hard to believe your still at 185 bench with deadlift and squats being so high. Maybe you should change up your workout you must be on a plateau.

Not hard at all, I know a couple kids who are around his age that pull and squat that with a sub 225 bench.. and they compete as well lulz.

Edit: My advice would be to bring your triceps into the lift more, that's where most people fail. Tuck your elbows, retract your shoulder blades, and push yourself through the bench as opposed to pushing the bar away from you.

[Crash49]

can't comprehend 415 deadlift and with a 185 bench

[ruskism]

can't comprehend 415 deadlift and with a 185 bench

336 squat, 185 bench, 475 deadlift.



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