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Breaking Through Bench Press Plateaus
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2026 2:30 am
by IronBearRU
I have been stuck at 225 for months. Any advice on breaking through?
Re: Breaking Through Bench Press Plateaus
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2026 3:10 am
by GarageLifter303
Micro-loading. Get some 1.25lb plates.
Re: Breaking Through Bench Press Plateaus
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2026 3:55 am
by CanuckLifter
Pause bench. It builds incredible power off the chest.
Re: Breaking Through Bench Press Plateaus
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2026 4:35 am
by IronBearRU
How long should the pause be?
Re: Breaking Through Bench Press Plateaus
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2026 5:20 am
by GarageLifter303
A solid 2-second count. Don't let the tension go.
Re: Breaking Through Bench Press Plateaus
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2026 6:00 am
by CanuckLifter
Also, work on your triceps. Close grip bench is king.
Re: Breaking Through Bench Press Plateaus
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2026 6:45 am
by IronBearRU
My triceps are definitely a weak point.
Re: Breaking Through Bench Press Plateaus
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2026 7:25 am
by GarageLifter303
Weighted dips too. They transfer well to the bench.
Re: Breaking Through Bench Press Plateaus
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2026 8:10 am
by CanuckLifter
Make sure your form is tight. Squeeze the lats.
Re: Breaking Through Bench Press Plateaus
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2026 8:40 am
by IronBearRU
I will focus on the setup more.