bench press routine

[Chaumau]

I want to get stronger, right now I can only bench 135 pounds but I feel super weak when I do it. I think I used to do like 180 area years ago before I took time off. Someone said I should build consistency at a lower weight before trying to push higher, instead of trying to max out all the time. Is he right?

 

[the_alcatraz]

do the 135-140 weight for 4 weeks and add 2.5mlbs per week on each side every 2 weeks 5lbs total so in a few months you'll go up your body will get used to the weight

 

[stevesmi]

yes that is correct. stick to 6-8 rep range and gradually increase over time

 

[BodyMonster34]

bro we all started light, gotta put in hours

 

[JasonPriest]

if you press too much you can get hurt

 

[SteveMobsterG]

I want to get stronger, right now I can only bench 135 pounds but I feel super weak when I do it. I think I used to do like 180 area years ago before I took time off. Someone said I should build consistency at a lower weight before trying to push higher, instead of trying to max out all the time. Is he right?

Alcatraz is correct

 

[Vadim Fedorov]

Work with lower weights and build up weekly

 

[ballin2504]

Consistency and food. You’ll get strong from those 2 things alone

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

Just take your time, focus on diet, and the strength will come back.

 

[RoySimpson]

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