>ohp 55lb dbs x8 >takes all my strength to get 1 plate

Don't worry buddy. I used to not be able to do 5 pound curls for more than 10. I couldnt bench the bar. Nevermind OHP. Now 7 months later im benching 175 for 8 and OHP 115 for 5

>>36486919
it's different though, I lifted years ago and am just getting back into it

I always sucked at benching

I can seated ohp 1 plate for 6 reps and can rep out 55s seated now

but I cannot even bench 1 plate, I don't fucking get it

>>36486939

are you sure you don't have some sort of lingering shoulder or chest injury? you should be able to bench what you ohp...

>>36486958
it was like that before too, I did olympic and never benched

no, no injuries, although I have not too good chest genetics

bump

help me

You just answered your own question i think. It seems like once you've achieved a certain muscle mass or strength, it's easier to recover that level later than it was to attain it in the first place.

Also, check form. If you never really benched then you never acquired good mechanics for benching, so make sure you're doing it right before worrying about doing it heavy.

I don't flat bench anymore (getting old sucks) but some anon post whatever youtube video is trendy for benching form plz.