What's your bench right now? Heavy dips and close grips will add pounds to the bench, as will rotator cuff exercises. It's hard to maintain or gain strength will losing weight, but is possible if you do it gradually.
My best so far is 375. I've come close to 380 on several occasions, but can't seem to get past that barrier. I think I'll get 400 sometime this summer.Yes, I'm trying to lose weight gradually (a few pounds per week). I weighed in at 242 this morning.
Didn't feel particularly strong today, but almost set a personal record on the bench.Flat BenchWarmup135x10185x10225x8275x6Workout320x3350x2380 - miss (couldn't lock out)Weighted Dips120x5120x5120x5120x5120x5Upright Rows235x5235x5235x5235x5235x5Barbell Curls165x5165x5165x5165x5165x5Leg Press5x8Done!
Took it easy today...Flat Bench135x10185x8225x6275x4335x3Weighted Dips125x5125x5125x5125x5125x5Upright Rows195x10195x10195x10195x10195x10Barbell Curls170x5170x5170x5170x5170x5Done!
don't you ever squat or deadlift?
No, I would like to keep my spinal cord intact. If you haven't been injured doing deadlifts and squats, you either haven't been lifting heavy or are one of the lucky few who aren't susceptible to injury.