Failed my bench today. Where to go from here

[truth223]

42m, thyroid issues and 2 crunchy shoulders. I’ve been lifting off and on for years. I’ve been doing similiar to the fierce 5, 4 day a week upper/lower routine for the past 8 weeks.

My main lifts (bench, squat and trap bar deadlift have been progressing nicely). Today for my main upper my flat bench I was supposed to do 200lbs 3x5. I failed the last set , I couldn’t get the 5th rep. I tried twice and no go, even with a good spotter.

Il try again next week, but what happens if I stall again? Lower the weights and work back up? Find a new routine? Take a deload/rest week? I like the upper/lower set up and I’ve been happy to stay consistent in the gym the last 2 months but this kinda bummed me out. Feels like il never get 225 for reps. Any advice would be great

[Mulloway69]

Sounds like you have already answered your own question in 3 different ways bro, would only add looking at/sharpening up your diet, micro plates, what your recovery looks like, energy levels before you workout and to only change one variable i.e. do one of those things at a time and reassess from there. Keep up the grind.

[coachcalande]

42m, thyroid issues and 2 crunchy shoulders. I’ve been lifting off and on for years. I’ve been doing similiar to the fierce 5, 4 day a week upper/lower routine for the past 8 weeks.

My main lifts (bench, squat and trap bar deadlift have been progressing nicely). Today for my main upper my flat bench I was supposed to do 200lbs 3x5. I failed the last set , I couldn’t get the 5th rep. I tried twice and no go, even with a good spotter.

Il try again next week, but what happens if I stall again? Lower the weights and work back up? Find a new routine? Take a deload/rest week? I like the upper/lower set up and I’ve been happy to stay consistent in the gym the last 2 months but this kinda bummed me out. Feels like il never get 225 for reps. Any advice would be great

Eat an extra PB sandwich and some chocolate milk each day. You’ll crush it.