Author Topic: my benching sucks! (Read 4828 times)

G.R.H. · « **on:** October 21, 2007, 04:11:09 PM »

dudes, i tried to bench 195 today, and i couldn't get the bar up off my chest. i needed help from a bigger dude to lift it off me! i was so f'ing ashamed of myself! i'm so f'ing weak! i could only bang out 1 rep of 175 or so. i'm 185lbs! it's so sad!

i am so ready to juice and get stronger! i need something!

Stubborn · « **Reply #1 on:** October 21, 2007, 06:26:18 PM »

How old are you?

benchmstr · « **Reply #2 on:** October 22, 2007, 09:18:27 AM »

Quote from: G.R.H. on October 21, 2007, 04:11:09 PM

dudes, i tried to bench 195 today, and i couldn't get the bar up off my chest. i needed help from a bigger dude to lift it off me! i was so f'ing ashamed of myself! i'm so f'ing weak! i could only bang out 1 rep of 175 or so. i'm 185lbs! it's so sad! i am so ready to juice and get stronger! i need something!

just give up,the world needs tennis players

bench

The Squadfather · « **Reply #3 on:** October 22, 2007, 03:50:40 PM »

Quote from: G.R.H. on October 21, 2007, 04:11:09 PM

dudes, i tried to bench 195 today, and i couldn't get the bar up off my chest. i needed help from a bigger dude to lift it off me! i was so f'ing ashamed of myself! i'm so f'ing weak! i could only bang out 1 rep of 175 or so. i'm 185lbs! it's so sad! i am so ready to juice and get stronger! i need something!

all jokes aside that's not that bad, whenever i'm down on myself about my lifts i always think to myself, "look at it this way, the STRONGEST men in the world barely lift over 1,000 pounds which in the grand scheme of things isn't that much weight", 195 is nothing to be ashamed of at all, stick with it you'll get stronger.

PPT · « **Reply #4 on:** October 22, 2007, 06:18:58 PM »

How long has that been your max? Improvements are not immediate. I'm sure form is an issue. Consistency of your routine, type of routine, and diet all play significant roles in every lift. The bench press is the most technical lift there is. You are not alone in unhappy benchers.

What does your benching routine look like? How often do you work the bench?

Stubborn · « **Reply #5 on:** October 22, 2007, 08:36:46 PM »

ISSA

Had that worthless cert!

PPT · « **Reply #6 on:** October 22, 2007, 11:32:26 PM »

It's not the best, but it certainly isn't the worst.

But we should not hijack this guys thread talking about me and my certs.

Hedgehog · « **Reply #7 on:** October 22, 2007, 11:52:01 PM »

Quote from: G.R.H. on October 21, 2007, 04:11:09 PM

dudes, i tried to bench 195 today, and i couldn't get the bar up off my chest. i needed help from a bigger dude to lift it off me! i was so f'ing ashamed of myself! i'm so f'ing weak! i could only bang out 1 rep of 175 or so. i'm 185lbs! it's so sad! i am so ready to juice and get stronger! i need something!

Try this basic three week layout:

Week 1
Workout 1
Light (65% of your 1RM)
4-5sets*5reps

Workout 2
Close grip benchpress 3*5
Weighted dips 3*5

Week 2
Workout1
Medium (approx 75-80%)
3-5sets*5reps

Workout 2
Close grip benchpress 3*5
Weighted dips 3*5

Week 3
Workout 1
Heavy (go as heavy as possible, try set a new 5RM)
3-5sets*5reps

Workout 2
Close grip benchpress 3*5
Weighted dips 3*5

Then repeat.

Notes: Use the same weight for workout 1 in week 1 and 2, but progressively try to bring it up on the week 3.

Shoulder training could be done on the same day as the workout 1, but should be kept fairly light.

No additional triceps and chest training is to be done at all.

John O · « **Reply #8 on:** October 23, 2007, 06:03:53 PM »

Give Hedgehog's routine a try. You'll get there...... without the juice!! $:-\$

You have accomplished something when you can bench your bodyweight! Your just about there! keep at it!

G.R.H. · « **Reply #9 on:** October 26, 2007, 03:03:58 PM »

thanks guys! by the way, i'm 40 and i don't do alot of benching.

Mazda323 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 11, 2007, 02:17:16 AM »

I have the same problem!

Now, i do bench press with dumbells. I am 94 kg (190 lbs) , 23 years old and when i bench i use 27kg (54 lbs)dumbells for 3 sets, 8 reps eatch set.

Is it ok?

MONSTER_TRICEPS · « **Reply #11 on:** November 11, 2007, 05:36:11 AM »

Eat more, gain strength.

Almost none of us was born strong.

G.R.H. · « **Reply #12 on:** November 18, 2007, 10:40:08 AM »

thanks monster triceps! eating more is essential for getting bigger and gaining strength! i just got back from a trip and my eating habits got a little screws up. i also did alot of walking, but didn't sleep much. i lost 5lbs! (i also was just diagnosed with diverticulitis and i was put on medicine until i get better). anyway, the combo of all this stuff had made me feel tired and weak!

brent2741 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 31, 2007, 12:57:52 PM »

stick with it gains will come in time and remember it may take a year to get past 185 but it may only take 6 weeks to get to 225 just dont give up.

kimura · « **Reply #14 on:** December 31, 2007, 04:21:54 PM »

How much do you weigh and are you a man or woman?

G.R.H. · « **Reply #15 on:** January 01, 2008, 10:16:07 AM »

i now weigh 190, and i am a man. by the way, i'm not quite 40 yet. (next may i will be). i have been stuck at this bench weight for years! (seriously, i don't lift alot, so i am not getting much better).

Vet · « **Reply #16 on:** January 01, 2008, 03:10:12 PM »

Quote from: G.R.H. on January 01, 2008, 10:16:07 AM

i now weigh 190, and i am a man. by the way, i'm not quite 40 yet. (next may i will be). i have been stuck at this bench weight for years! (seriously, i don't lift alot, so i am not getting much better).

4 simple rules to a big bench:

eat, lift as heavy as you possibly can (don't be afraid of the weight), sleep, repeat.

G.R.H. · « **Reply #17 on:** January 01, 2008, 03:32:54 PM »

THANKS FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT VET! I THINK MY BIGGEST FEAR IS BEING AFRAID OF WHAT I KNOW I CAN REALLY LIFT!

Geo · « **Reply #18 on:** January 01, 2008, 06:48:27 PM »

Quote from: G.R.H. on January 01, 2008, 03:32:54 PM

THANKS FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT VET! I THINK MY BIGGEST FEAR IS BEING AFRAID OF WHAT I KNOW I CAN REALLY LIFT!

work your hammerstrength machines if your gym has any....

great safety net until your confidence and strength is on the same page

andreisdaman · « **Reply #19 on:** January 17, 2008, 04:48:33 PM »

Don't worry....ALL lifters think thier bench sucks...I am now able to bench 275 for one rep max and I'm not satisfied either...trying to get to 315...but I was 135 a year ago...just load up that bar and don't be afraid of what people think...wait until the gym is empty if you want...and make sure you do the dumbbell pres a lot...keep inching the weight up 5 pounds every week.....you'll get stronger in no time...

TopTraining · « **Reply #20 on:** February 04, 2008, 04:16:05 AM »

take columbia press into your routine, It'll help you loads with the bench.

phreak · « **Reply #21 on:** February 04, 2008, 05:21:45 AM »

Quote from: andreisdaman on January 17, 2008, 04:48:33 PM

Don't worry....ALL lifters think thier bench sucks...

indeed. Mine is somewhat higher, but no way am I happy with it. My bench is always 100 Lbs from where I want to be.

andreisdaman · « **Reply #22 on:** February 04, 2008, 02:15:26 PM »

Quote from: phreak on February 04, 2008, 05:21:45 AM

indeed. Mine is somewhat higher, but no way am I happy with it. My bench is always 100 Lbs from where I want to be.

You're absolutely right...join the club...LOL...Every Bencher wants their lifts to be 100 lbs more than they are now...I'm at 275 now...at 375 I would be in heaven!

andreisdaman · « **Reply #23 on:** February 18, 2008, 02:32:34 PM »

Quote from: CushingRW on February 12, 2008, 08:38:54 PM

I weigh 190 and bench 225-235 6 or so times.. after doing a set of 15 with 135, and a set of 10 witth 185....
I still feel like a complete pussy.....

When I started I was happy when I got a full plate on each side!! I also weighed 130 pounds then.... Guess mcdonalds made me stronger... lol

Don't worry...you are doing fine...Actually, in my opinion very few people can lift more than two full plates...In my gym it is very rare to see any one lift three plates...I've seen two people do it...so if you are lifting two full plates plus more, then you are doing well...