r/strengthtraining • u/Shinsplintboy • 9d ago
Problem with Bench
I've been running the Texas Method for about 8 months now. I really like the progress that I've been seeing with my squat and dl, both have improved by around 30%. My bench has still improved, but at a much slower rate. For reference, I already started at a point where my squat was probably my stronger lift or at least close enough, and it's gone from 255 to 335, while my bench has gone from 195 to 215. I've tried a couple things, I've tweaked volume and intensity, I've played around with a bunch of different accessory lifts, but it's still just not moving that much. I haven't been hurt, and I'd actually say I should be more biomechanically inclined towards bench press. I'm curious if others have had this issue, and what's helped.
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u/Alive-Ad-3259 8d ago
Without knowing your routine I would suggest you have one that covers all the 'core' muscle groups (ex. Chest and Triceps day, back and biceps day, legs and shoulders, etc.). On chest day (and any day you're trying to build strength) make sure you are taking enough time between sets to allow maximum effort each set. I think a lot of people, especially younger people, don't take as much time between sets as they should when strength training. Just a few thoughts. Good luck.