I'm 19, have been going gym for around 1 year now. Last few months I have been going about 4, 5 times a week doing different muscles each day. I have seen a big difference in all areas but I am stuck at lifting 60kg on the bench press, I go on my own and nobody I know goes there, so having a partner is not possible, I can't lift more than 60kg and when I try I just fail after about 4 reps which can be bad when on your on. Any tips on how to break this barrier, my routine is 10 mins cardio, then chest press with free weights, chest press on machine then pulleys on the multi trainer. Thanks
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Thread: Can't bench more than 60kg?
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02-23-2012, 09:45 AM #1
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Can't bench more than 60kg?
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02-23-2012, 10:01 AM #2
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02-23-2012, 01:13 PM #3
At 80lbs you are very light!
Anyway, you have some options:
1. Switch to dumbell presses. This will help you lift to max with no worries about failing. Will also help you get past this sticking point.
2. Bench as normal, just dont put sleeves on the end of the bar - if you fail, bring the bar to the chest, tip one side up and let the weights fall free. not best advised but good in an emergency.
3. Ask someone to spot you. Most people will be happy to do so on any of your heavy lifts.
good luck"I'll do today what others won't so I can do tomorrow what others can't" - such a fitting quote for bodybuilding!
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02-27-2012, 07:34 AM #4
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02-27-2012, 07:41 AM #5
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02-27-2012, 07:55 AM #6
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02-27-2012, 08:01 AM #7
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02-27-2012, 08:03 AM #8
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02-27-2012, 08:17 AM #9
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06-26-2012, 12:11 PM #10
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06-26-2012, 12:14 PM #11
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06-26-2012, 12:59 PM #12
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07-02-2012, 03:01 PM #13
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07-13-2013, 05:22 PM #14
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03-19-2019, 02:45 AM #15
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