How is my bench?

[BlueSpades]

I hit 225 lbs on the bench yesterday, at a bodyweight of 122 lbs... I was 17 years old and 5"9 when I did this prior to this video...
...is this a pretty good bench for me?

[pterry0404]

Yeah, that's a pretty strong bench for someone who is 122 lbs.

That said, you have a lot of work to do considering your form. As you continue training, dont bounce the weight off your chest and keep your butt on the bench. This will not only help you get stronger but will get you more respect from other lifters.

Again, congrats on the weight. Even with poor form, that's pretty strong.

[Jason2459]

There's a lot wrong with that video and the lift would be 3 reds. Get a good video with 80% of that weight and we could help you with technique.

[BlueSpades]

There's a lot wrong with that video and the lift would be 3 reds. Get a good video with 80% of that weight and we could help you with technique.

This lift isn't me using any kind of competition form, rather just the touch and go casual gym type form... I usually don't train with competition form anyway so I know my form is going to be really off.
...what do you suggest I do for my form exactly? ...I'll upload another video of me using like 180 lbs instead, and concentrate more on my form, so you can really see what needs improvement.

EDIT: here is the video...

[DCSpartan]

I think you have a good baseline of natural talent in lifting. Some kids can really press.

I also think you would be better off with a better program and focus on more than just bench pressing, and get some more muscle mass under you and you'll be pretty impressive lifter in your 20s.

[NoGainNoPainBro]

This looks much better. Just don't crush the bar onto your chest, it's bouncing up and down on your chest. It should just touch it, but not rest on it.

[BlueSpades]

This looks much better. Just don't crush the bar onto your chest, it's bouncing up and down on your chest. It should just touch it, but not rest on it.

So should I be doing pause reps instead or normal reps? ...is it better to do pause reps when it comes to training for power? ...because I prefer normal reps over pause reps to be honest, but that's just me.

[NoGainNoPainBro]

So should I be doing pause reps instead or normal reps? ...is it better to do pause reps when it comes to training for power? ...because I prefer normal reps over pause reps to be honest, but that's just me.

If you wanna compete in powerlifting you should incorporate paused benches. Touch and go also makes sense because youll be able to press more weight, and it trains the stretch reflex.
Either way, the bar should just slightly touch the chest (or better just the shirt) without bouncing off it.

[RebeccaBrowne]

I'd suggest keeping your feet flat on the floor. I would suggest training with better form, whether you are planning to compete or not. Casual gym form is a great way to get injured. And, you'll lift better with good form.