Tuesday, July 21, 2026
press
Today I tested my max bench press for the first time in, well, a very long time.
I have been lifting weights and doing calisthenics and taking supplements.
I kind of don't feel as strong as with the supplements as I did without them...but I am wondering if that is just the feeling of having hit a plateau.
I went 125lbs, 145, 160, 180, 190 and gave up at 200.
I felt like I could have done 180 for 3 reps
Maybe 190 for three reps
and think I could have gotten 200 up if I were fresh...maybe had I chosen to strain...
(but I didn't want to...and the bench was a touch high for me, and I had my feet up on the end, so I didn't have the advantage of grounding)
If you're new to the gym/weights, I recommend getting some gym gloves or palm guards.
Lift what you can lift. Keep doing that until you can lift more,
but don't be afraid to ask for help.
with the weight.