I can absolutely agree with you, the larsen press was a big gamechanger for me and generally learning the technique first, so that the back and shoulders remain completely stable during the execution!
What i did to get my bench from 84kg/185lbs to 104kg/230lbs all while maintaining weight to compete in 55kg were 3 things…
1. Heavy DB/BB floor presses (pause at the bottom so i requires absolute strength and not momentum)
2. Slow eccentric and long pause variations
3. Heavy static holds
these three things put 55lbs on my comp style bench in 3-4months and for reference ive been lifting for a bit over 4 years. I think so many people misconstrued and make it overly complicated
It’s simple, if you bench only 2 plates of 45 and can’t do anymore, start doing 100 plus push ups daily, increasing it in increments of 50 or 100, every 2 weeks, if ur confident, and you bench will significantly increase. Proven fact by me.
Bro always tryna humble flex but it’s cringe. Your bench is not any crazier than the next guy. On top of it all you usually put others down in a way that tries to make you sound diplomatic but you’re just a hater looking for clout. Your physique ain’t even of a high enough caliber to critique others. What even are your accolades besides self dubbed “influencer” 😂 you’d be better off not judging others
I guess I'm one of the lucky ones. I started at 60kg (135lbs) and within 6 months I reached 118kg(260lbs) Still haven't plateaud yet. Strength training definitely help sky rocket my bench and it hast stopped yet. All of this at a 86kg(190lbs) BW.
I actually had a very different experience with the bench press.. I'm a Powerlifter myself, btw
Started lifting seriously back in March 2021 as a 15 year old HS Freshman I want to say? I'm up to a 120kg bench atm as a 17 year old HS Junior closing in on 125 and progress has always been pretty consistent.. My squat followed a similar story (~180kg rn so not great, not bad ig) but my deadlift just sucks. 175kg rn lmfao, switched over to sumo 2 months ago but I still just can't get the lift down. We'll see going forward though.
Locking your upper back is the reason y’all shoulders are breaking. Lock the Lats. Of course you upper back needs to be stable but your push is going to come from your Lats. Don’t go breaking y’all shoulders
My bench went from not being able to lift the bar at 100lbs bodyweight to benching 500 at 215lbs in 3 years. A big bench doesn’t have to take long. Deadlift 315-675, squat 275-601
Go heavy and go more infrequent, easy way to progress fast, most people don’t give themselves proper time to rest, also focus on mind muscle connection
This applies to everyone, but especially if you’re plateauing early into lifting it’s worth evaluating other aspects besides your lifting. Inadequate sleep and diet will hurt you far more than a slightly suboptimal program
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I can absolutely agree with you, the larsen press was a big gamechanger for me and generally learning the technique first, so that the back and shoulders remain completely stable during the execution!
What i did to get my bench from 84kg/185lbs to 104kg/230lbs all while maintaining weight to compete in 55kg were 3 things…
1. Heavy DB/BB floor presses (pause at the bottom so i requires absolute strength and not momentum)
2. Slow eccentric and long pause variations
3. Heavy static holds
these three things put 55lbs on my comp style bench in 3-4months and for reference ive been lifting for a bit over 4 years. I think so many people misconstrued and make it overly complicated
It’s simple, if you bench only 2 plates of 45 and can’t do anymore, start doing 100 plus push ups daily, increasing it in increments of 50 or 100, every 2 weeks, if ur confident, and you bench will significantly increase. Proven fact by me.
Bro always tryna humble flex but it’s cringe. Your bench is not any crazier than the next guy. On top of it all you usually put others down in a way that tries to make you sound diplomatic but you’re just a hater looking for clout. Your physique ain’t even of a high enough caliber to critique others. What even are your accolades besides self dubbed “influencer” 😂 you’d be better off not judging others
Idkkkk. My bench was 115 and now it’s 290 in the first 15 months and it’s still goin up pretty fast
Some tips on Leg Drive in the Bench Press would be greatly appreciated. 🙏🏻
I guess I'm one of the lucky ones. I started at 60kg (135lbs) and within 6 months I reached 118kg(260lbs) Still haven't plateaud yet. Strength training definitely help sky rocket my bench and it hast stopped yet. All of this at a 86kg(190lbs) BW.
This is what hepls kids : 2x 💉per day
I’m still at 185 after trying bench press for 4 months
I actually had a very different experience with the bench press.. I'm a Powerlifter myself, btw
Started lifting seriously back in March 2021 as a 15 year old HS Freshman I want to say? I'm up to a 120kg bench atm as a 17 year old HS Junior closing in on 125 and progress has always been pretty consistent.. My squat followed a similar story (~180kg rn so not great, not bad ig) but my deadlift just sucks. 175kg rn lmfao, switched over to sumo 2 months ago but I still just can't get the lift down. We'll see going forward though.
Locking your upper back is the reason y’all shoulders are breaking. Lock the Lats. Of course you upper back needs to be stable but your push is going to come from your Lats. Don’t go breaking y’all shoulders
The truth! Every point you mentioned is a long lesson learned, and every point is good for 5-10 lbs added to your max.
Just do what you want and not learn the techniques it much much more fun that way
Why’s you’re legs dangling like that lol
I thought overhead press took the longest 🤡
Jesus is king
I am gonna hate when coach Mario makes a video on this guy
Bench is just not that important. Too much focus is put on it.
My bench went from not being able to lift the bar at 100lbs bodyweight to benching 500 at 215lbs in 3 years. A big bench doesn’t have to take long. Deadlift 315-675, squat 275-601
Saw thay 50kg and expexted to see kevdog next.
Go heavy and go more infrequent, easy way to progress fast, most people don’t give themselves proper time to rest, also focus on mind muscle connection
This applies to everyone, but especially if you’re plateauing early into lifting it’s worth evaluating other aspects besides your lifting. Inadequate sleep and diet will hurt you far more than a slightly suboptimal program
I have been lifting for only 10 months and my bench press increased by 110 lbs/49.9 kgs from 105 lbs/47.6 kgs to 215 lbs/97.5 kgs at 15 years old
Chest day do dips after bench press or the last exercise you get stronger quicker
I tried using the depression thing and I couldn't even lift the bar off the damn thing wtf I can't even bench 135 :[
Naw for me DEADLIFT IS SO HARD
Good shit