shoulder strength holding my bench strength back??.. help please

[dum_bell]

well i am a shot and discus thrower for my school track team, ALL of my lifts except my bench are progressing drastically, by bench strength is not at all where i want it to be. I my shoulders, from what i noticed, are lagging among other body parts, will strengthen the size and strength of my shoulders help increase my bench? thank you in advanced.

[.aeterna]

absolutely

[Big Arm Big Pay]

they will barely increase your bench you should focus more on your triceps the only way it would increase you bench if you do 15 or more because your delts take over after that.

[becky21]

well i am a shot and discus thrower for my school track team, ALL of my lifts except my bench are progressing drastically, by bench strength is not at all where i want it to be. I my shoulders, from what i noticed, are lagging among other body parts, will strengthen the size and strength of my shoulders help increase my bench? thank you in advanced.

I discovered I had the same problem about 3 months ago and a concerted effort to bring up my shoulders has resulted in my bench also going up, I'd definately recommend it.

[hjayss]

they will barely increase your bench you should focus more on your triceps the only way it would increase you bench if you do 15 or more because your delts take over after that.

What are you doing for triceps....? What is your eating like? More important what is your rest like those are issues that most do not concider when putting together a routine.

[SwagMorris]

Incorporate CGBP (Close Grip Bench Press) into your routine, and prioritize shoulder pressing movements. That is all.

[dum_bell]

my diet can also be one of my problems, it is not horrible but i notice i tend to eat a bit sloppy on the weekends, my tricep workout consists of 3 sets skullcrushers at 4x10 and dips at 4x15also close grip bench at 3x8, my shoulder workout is simple, standing military presses and fron and side dumbell raises, any comments wouuld be appreciated, thanks.

[hjayss]

my diet can also be one of my problems, it is not horrible but i notice i tend to eat a bit sloppy on the weekends, my tricep workout consists of 3 sets skullcrushers at 4x10 and dips at 4x15also close grip bench at 3x8, my shoulder workout is simple, standing military presses and fron and side dumbell raises, any comments wouuld be appreciated, thanks.

One of the things that may also help is bulding up you opposingpart which is your back. THat is something that will make your chest look better by adding another demension also a smaller waste. Throughout the week your shoulders take a beating in most exercices thatis why I asked about your rest period. Most people who hit a platue thatis one of the factors I wont say overtraining but really lack of rest. Hope that helps.

[dum_bell]

One of the things that may also help is bulding up you opposingpart which is your back. THat is something that will make your chest look better by adding another demension also a smaller waste. Throughout the week your shoulders take a beating in most exercices thatis why I asked about your rest period. Most people who hit a platue thatis one of the factors I wont say overtraining but really lack of rest. Hope that helps.

i see where our going with the back buildup, that all makes sense including the rest periods, i'll take that into account.

[DJAuto]

It'll help, but it's not the best approach.

If you want to improve at bench, find ways to improve at it directly. Use different tools you have at your disposal, try new techniques and fight your way through to progression.

Here's an excellent article: http://www.t-nation.com/findArticle....e=body_115b600.