Bench Press Assistance

[Adam3000]

Problem #1 is you are wanting to jump 10 lbs for progression. Thats way too much for bench press. Need to get 2.5 lb plates so you can increase by 5 lbs

I would add in weighted chest dips to boost your strength and progress on bench. If your gym doesnt have a dip belt, buy one

 

[King Koopa]

Like dudes said on here. Focusing on form helps A LOT. The weight increase will come in time, but a good form is one of the main keys to building muscle.

 

[Food Mane]

Problem #1 is you are wanting to jump 10 lbs for progression. Thats way too much for bench press. Need to get 2.5 lb plates so you can increase by 5 lbs

I would add in weighted chest dips to boost your strength and progress on bench. If your gym doesnt have a dip belt, buy one

Okay I'm going to get after it with the 5lb increases

 

[Moose_Greyjoy]

My bench is weak as well (just started doing strength training), however, I find benching in the power rack helps, because you don't have to worry about having a spotter

 

[Food Mane]

Maybe it was a mental thing. Just did 200 for 3x8 with very nice looking reps. Feeling pretty good, brehs

Progress is happening

bench at 200x3x8
deadlift 245x3x8
squat 265x3x8

let's not talk about shoulder press right now

 

[Carolina Slim]

I'm on a deconstruct/construct type mission with my chest, especially since my bum shoulder has been affecting some of my lifts. I've been thinking about going down to 135 and focusing on strict form then moving up incrementally from there. Thoughts?

 

[Oye]

Set up a bench in the power cage and put the safety bars right at chest level

I'm on a deconstruct/construct type mission with my chest, especially since my bum shoulder has been affecting some of my lifts. I've been thinking about going down to 135 and focusing on strict form then moving up incrementally from there. Thoughts?

Use resistance bands or chains on the bar if you're going to drop weight to focus on form.