Bench strength

[NPCclassicphysique champ]

The bench press is perhaps the hardest lift to bust through a plateau in. I don’t know why but it’s the same way for me. I can steadily increase in every other lift. But once I hit my max of either 400 or 500 depending on whether I’m off or on I can’t get much higher then that. Maybe it’s the vulnerability of the lift leaves people with a mental block

 

[lookslikesausage]

The bench press is perhaps the hardest lift to bust through a plateau in. I don’t know why but it’s the same way for me. I can steadily increase in every other lift. But once I hit my max of either 400 or 500 depending on whether I’m off or on I can’t get much higher then that. Maybe it’s the vulnerability of the lift leaves people with a mental block

i think after a certain point (and this would include perfecting one's technique), the only choices left are to gain weight and/or increase drugs. what else is there unless you're a genetic freak? a 400 lb bench off gear is pretty impressive btw.