So f’n frustrated.. bench sucks and won’t improve

[BrandonIron]

So I spent years doing presses wrong, or overdoing them, and got to a place to where I could barely use my shoulders.
About a year ago, I changed gyms to one owned by a trainer, and he did some body tampering on my shoulder and legs/feet which made me able to actually do some presses again. The gym also has the kadillac bar and duffalo bar which help me a ton. That being said, I’ve been able to do bench presses again, most of the time without pain. But for some reason I cannot add weight. I can’t gain strength it seems, and it’s so f’n frustrating. I can’t even barely do 230 lbs.
I don’t know what to do, anybody have any advice? It doesn’t change from being on cycle or off cycle either. It’s always the same.

I can’t do machines, those always cause extreme pain, and just started lightweight with dumbbells again.

 

[Dirtnasty]

Where is your sticking point on bench

 

[Afgvet]

I had a minor tear in my right shoulder that kept me from increasing weight on bench or shoulder workouts for a long time I didn’t even know about.

 

[Dirtnasty]

Fucking shoulders I’m ready for a bionic set

 

[Afgvet]

Yup. Yup. Shoulders & complete spine. Upper & lower back been fucked since my first 100lb 14mile ruck in the marines.

 

[JLee]

Ever tried the sling shot? That works to some degree. Definitely helps with shoulder pain while adding weight.

 

[Dirtnasty]

I’ve seen people at gym with them but I like being raw on everything. I know it would be considered accessory like bands though. Hell I still haven’t used belt on squats yet

 

[Afgvet]

The sling shot? I haven’t. Im going to have to google that

 

[Dirtnasty]

Mark bell it basically makes sure arms are tight and works like bands to help with weight.

 

[JLee]

Man @Dirtnasty you like playing with fire huh? Especially lifting heavy like that. To me a belt is a must, but I’m old and feeble. Lol

 

[JLee]

It definitely helps with the shoulders. You can instantly add more weight as well. Kind of cheating though

 

[BrandonIron]

Ever tried the sling shot? That works to some degree. Definitely helps with

Yeah I’ve been considering it for a long time, it’s actually in my cart on Amazon lol. Guess I’ll go ahead and give it a shot

 

[Afgvet]

yeah I just found it on amazon. and I had a Fire Team weight bel in my cart

 

[Dirtnasty]

Belt just gives you something to brace against. So I’m not to worried about it really once I get a belt and use it lifts will
Be gay much higher

 

[Afgvet]

Super gay lifts. They get gayer & gayer by the lift

 

[Afgvet]

I leave the penis pump at home now or they make me leave gym they said