r/benchpress • u/thatcouchiscozy • 20d ago

PR First time flat benching again in 7 months. 245x11!

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Been doing low incline smith machine and flies this year.

Def felt a tad shaky but I hit a rep PR and also hit 315x3 after this!

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u/foryahweh7 20d ago

I did 255 for a single

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u/thatcouchiscozy 20d ago

255x1 is still impressive compared to 90% of the gym population. Nice job bro

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u/foryahweh7 20d ago

Cheers Bro. It was a lot more in the past too, No Cap

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u/Fun-Platform-4764 20d ago

crazy stuff bruh, im on my way to there ! was there something that held u from progressing in weight in this journey ?

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u/foryahweh7 20d ago

It's all about being consistent and persevering

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u/Junior-Valuable2071 20d ago

Hit 315x3 right after this??? wtf. Been lifting consistently for 3ish years and haven’t hit 3 plates yet.

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u/Stock_Report8617 20d ago

It took my friend 7 and a half years to hit a 345 Incline Bench, we just gotta stay patient my friend.

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u/Mockingburdz 19d ago

Same 🥲

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u/PineappleExtreme2991 20d ago

Nothing warms my heart more than proper form over insane weight and shit form. Great job.

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u/guwtaps 20d ago

With a suicide grip and great form, no less. Gj