Continuous lag with incline dumbbell press

[BGLAVI2]

I made gains with bi/back/tri/even shoulders. Yet I still struggle to get past the 70 lb db's for incline. 5-7 reps.

On tri day I even close-grip 5 sets of 60-70 lb db to hit chest.

I do 15 sets per body part, 3-4 times per week

Dumbbell bench is ok. 80-90's 6+ reps. Much easier to get weight to starting point.

If it is a matter of grip strength? I can feel if it's going to be rough day when I pick up the 70 lb off the rack.

For other dumbbells I use, or work up to

shoulder 60's+ lb press
back 80-90 lb 1 arm row
tri 40-50 lb 1 arm overhead
bi 50 lb alternate curl

[davisj3537]

They aren't lagging. Be patient and gain weight.

[sooby]

dumbbells are difficult to progressively overload with and you won't up the weight very quickly. Try something else besides dumbbells and gain weight?