Sigh...my bench isnt going anywhere..

[nodeal]

Drop sets, rest-pause, HIT, power sets, speed sets, low reps, moderate reps, high reps, dumbbell presses, barbell presses, incline, flat, decline, pre-exhaust, pushups, extended rest, relentless training, i have tried it all....

and STILL 225 for 4 is all i get on the bench press. what the fuck?

dumbbells i can get 95 for 8, which im pretty happy with. does this dumbbell press equate to my barbell? or does my barbell seem as though it should be higher based on my dumbbell presses?

[240 is Back]

Gain 15 pounds.

You will be benching 250 for 5 reps.

[benz]

or use a gun to solve your problems...























shot those doing more than you

[trustnoone]

Hang in there bro.


It took me a good long time to hit 600 raw, but with lots of training and I'm not gonna lie a little dabbling in the roids, i was hitting 315 for 12 reps when i was 18.

Keep hitting it hard and before you know it you will be benching with the big boys like me

[CastIron]

Drop sets, rest-pause, HIT, power sets, speed sets, low reps, moderate reps, high reps, dumbbell presses, barbell presses, incline, flat, decline, pre-exhaust, pushups, extended rest, relentless training, i have tried it all....

and STILL 225 for 4 is all i get on the bench press. what the fuck?

dumbbells i can get 95 for 8, which im pretty happy with. does this dumbbell press equate to my barbell? or does my barbell seem as though it should be higher based on my dumbbell presses?

Change up your chest workout.

[Red Hook]

3 words my friend

Plazmosis

[mame09]

do a cycle of test e and you will add more to your bench guaranteed but when you come off it will go back to 225.

do you dare cross to the darkside where all of your fantasies come to life  

[The Apprentice]

bench press once a week, good warmup then 3-4 sets 3-6 reps.  this is it.

do heavy close grip presses 2-3 days later, 3 sets 4-6 reps.

good luck.

[Princess L]

Drop sets, rest-pause, HIT, power sets, speed sets, low reps, moderate reps, high reps, dumbbell presses, barbell presses, incline, flat, decline, pre-exhaust, pushups, extended rest, relentless training, i have tried it all....

and STILL 225 for 4 is all i get on the bench press. what the fuck?

dumbbells i can get 95 for 8, which im pretty happy with. does this dumbbell press equate to my barbell? or does my barbell seem as though it should be higher based on my dumbbell presses?

Are you trying to grow or just see a bigger number on the bar?

[FOR REAL]

I suggest taking a break from barbell and hit dumbbells hard... Also work on strengthening your front delts, tris etc...

Also, do not overlook the real basic chest movements like pushups and dips, they are great.

FOR REAL

[camelisator]

Drop sets, rest-pause, HIT, power sets, speed sets, low reps, moderate reps, high reps, dumbbell presses, barbell presses, incline, flat, decline, pre-exhaust, pushups, extended rest, relentless training, i have tried it all....

and STILL 225 for 4 is all i get on the bench press. what the fuck?

dumbbells i can get 95 for 8, which im pretty happy with. does this dumbbell press equate to my barbell? or does my barbell seem as though it should be higher based on my dumbbell presses?

take some roids 

[trustnoone]

Drop sets, rest-pause, HIT, power sets, speed sets, low reps, moderate reps, high reps, dumbbell presses, barbell presses, incline, flat, decline, pre-exhaust, pushups, extended rest, relentless training, i have tried it all....

and STILL 225 for 4 is all i get on the bench press. what the fuck?

dumbbells i can get 95 for 8, which im pretty happy with. does this dumbbell press equate to my barbell? or does my barbell seem as though it should be higher based on my dumbbell presses?

If you're training to get big don't sweat it.


If you're training for a big bench, then benching is not the answer.


Check out the P/L board. Lots of solid advice.

[Wee Laddy]

Heavy dips gave my bench a boost pretty quickly.

[calfzilla]

So, who cares about strength?  Size bro, size!   

[CastIron]

Heavy dips gave my bench a boost pretty quickly.

lols at you avatar.

[TacoBell]

just use some pro-hormones...ur bench will go up and you'll still be natural 

[camelisator]

just use some pro-hormones...ur bench will go up and you'll still be natural 

True 

[calfzilla]

Yeah just get a bottle of epistane and problem solved. 

[HURRICANE]

Drop sets, rest-pause, HIT, power sets, speed sets, low reps, moderate reps, high reps, dumbbell presses, barbell presses, incline, flat, decline, pre-exhaust, pushups, extended rest, relentless training, i have tried it all....

and STILL 225 for 4 is all i get on the bench press. what the fuck?

dumbbells i can get 95 for 8, which im pretty happy with. does this dumbbell press equate to my barbell? or does my barbell seem as though it should be higher based on my dumbbell presses?

I'm assuming you probably bench first in your workout since this seems to be your priority on chest day.  A lot of times people become stagnant in the bench press b/c the shoulders and triceps try to take on the brunt of the work in the lift.  I had the same problem recently. I suggest you start chest day off with dumbbell flyes to pre-fatigue the chest and then move on or even superset with bench presses for a good 6 reps.  You'll obviously have to drop the ego and lower the weight and concentrate on the eccentric part of the movement, keeping your form very tight and consciously squeezing your pecs throughout the movement. You could then move to Incline DB Flyes followed by Incline presses.  Try this for a good 4-6 weeks and your bench should be up again.

[andreisdaman]

I suggest taking a break from barbell and hit dumbbells hard... Also work on strengthening your front delts, tris etc...

Also, do not overlook the real basic chest movements like pushups and dips, they are great.

FOR REAL

I agree with this..I am stuck also at 275 for 5 reps and 285 for one rep...I am trying my best to get to 315 (without roids) ....so I am just working on strengthening my triceps biceps and sholders as well as my back which is more important than you think...strengthen the other stuff and the press will get better eventually....I hope

[nodeal]

thanks for the solid advice guys. ive had increases on various shoulder and tricep exercises with NO increase on bench. it seems destined to stay where it's at. but im gonna keep going strong. i will focus on pre-exhaust the next few workouts and see if that helps.

[chaos]

Lift harder, pussy.

[polychronopolous]

I agree with this..I am stuck also at 275 for 5 reps and 285 for one rep

 

[camelisator]

I agree with this..I am stuck also at 275 for 5 reps and 285 for one rep...I am trying my best to get to 315 (without roids) ....so I am just working on strengthening my triceps biceps and sholders as well as my back which is more important than you think...strengthen the other stuff and the press will get better eventually....I hope

you do 5 reps with 275 and only one with 285 wtf  you are suppose to do around 300

[polychronopolous]

you do 5 reps with 275 and only one with 285 wtf  you are suppose to do around 300

because he is either

A. a liar

or

B. doesn't lift weights