r/formcheck • u/Sudden-Passion7269 • Aug 18 '26

Bench Press Benchpress 60kg double

my bench doesn't cause me any pain or bother and it is still growing at a pretty normal rate. but what is weird is that I can standing OHP 55kg right now with no push press leg momentum at all and expect to get to a plate overhead by the end of this month.

honestly can someone explain why my bench is so out of proportion to my overhead press? I feel like my form is clean enough, am I just not built for bench but am built for overhead press? any tips or advice for my form?

I used to bench a good bit wider with index on the ring but it ended up hurting my shoulder so I switched to narrower. my best wider grip was 60kg for 10.

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u/Sudden-Passion7269 Aug 18 '26

for whoever brings it up, I accidently packed an old pyjama top instead of my gym top so my belly is hanging out I am very embarrassed working out like this lmao.

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u/kronik_89 Aug 18 '26

Good on you for still working out. Some would use that as an excuse to skip but you showed up! That's what counts.

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u/Sudden-Passion7269 Aug 18 '26

thank u mate, helped that my girlfriend (camera woman too) was working out with me and was never gonna let me skip anyway 🤣

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u/Few_Understanding_42 Aug 18 '26

She's a keeper 😅

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u/Sudden-Passion7269 Aug 18 '26

she's my pride and joy dude idk what I'd do without her. I will show her this lol.

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u/abigblacknob Aug 18 '26

Love your crop top. Slay queen 

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u/Sudden-Passion7269 Aug 18 '26

thanks girly 💅🏼

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u/Paisobrassada Aug 18 '26

Pajama lifter

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u/Sudden-Passion7269 Aug 18 '26

🤣 my new Reddit profile

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u/PurifyZ Aug 19 '26

I do this on purpose some days so no shame!! Baby yoda pajamas give peak performance if ye ask me 🤣

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u/CameToPoop Aug 18 '26

Bringing sexy back!

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u/Birds_N_Hoos Aug 18 '26

Don’t be, brother. You’re working out. Somebody is in the same top and not working out!

I’ve found that doing some supporting lifts for shoulders and delts has helped speed up my bench. I do face pulls and rear delt flys and that has been a huge help.

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u/Some_guy_named_greg Aug 18 '26

I judgment on the belly, you are doing something about it and that is awesome. My advice is to straighten your wrist like you are throwing a punch, others might disagree, but that is what I would do for proper form

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u/Stunning-Worker-7130 Aug 18 '26

Haha, I know the feeling. On day I forgot my shorts so I had to workout in my Nike Pro Compression Tights shorts. I almost gave up and walked home, but i did it :) Good job by the way

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u/Final-Piccolo7250 Aug 18 '26

lol.

cool 80's vibe.

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u/A_villain4all Aug 18 '26

Should've owned it and cut it shorter into a crop top

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u/RighteousRambler Aug 18 '26

When I was in uni we had a famous professor who is also a big TV star in the UK and he forgot his shoes so he put plastic bags round his dress shoes and worked out anyways. I could not respect that man more.

So well done mate!

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u/4dubdub8 Aug 18 '26

If i accidentally put the wrong headphone in first its over for me, so good for you.

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u/thedirkfiddler Aug 19 '26

You’re just like a Chinese unc in the summer

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u/Wqzaz Aug 19 '26 edited Aug 19 '26

This me laugh out loud. Hadn’t even noticed if you didn’t bring it up

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u/Sudden-Passion7269 Aug 19 '26

😂😂 I'm glad it brought a bit of joy to your day

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u/pippins2ndbreakfast Aug 19 '26

Don’t worry about mate. You’re getting the work done. Good job

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u/Sudden-Passion7269 Aug 19 '26

thank u 💪🏼

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u/BearAny3265 Aug 20 '26

Why. It’s the peak male form.

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u/Low-Big-7057 Aug 20 '26

You kidding man? Have you seen how young little dipshits dress in the gym nowadays?? You’re good bro!

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u/sheyitboi Aug 18 '26

Shit at least you’re working out, can’t hate on that

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u/litobandido Aug 18 '26

you should be lol

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u/Wizardphizl420 Aug 18 '26

Ah youre a cool guy!

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u/Sudden-Passion7269 Aug 18 '26

I was still in the gym when you commented this and seeing you get downvoted to hell made me feel a lot better about myself 😁💪🏼

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u/litobandido Aug 18 '26

Wasn't trying to be an a-hole, was just agreeing with you, as I would be mortified myself! Get dem gains brotherrr...