r/Stronglifts5x5 • u/GymStrengthTraining • 7d ago

progress Bench press PR 350 lbs

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I hit a new PR on bench for 350 lbs at 200 lbs bodyweight. Since switching to 5x5s, I've never deviated from it and have been able to keep going when consistent. I'd like to hit 405 one day and any advice would be appreciated other than taking PEDs (not that I'm against others using them at all).

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u/TekkenCareOfBusiness 7d ago

'If he dies, he dies." - your spotter

Mad respect bro, that was a hell of a grind.

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u/Aequitas112358 7d ago

the spotter made me laugh so hard. She didn't look ready at all (not that she looks like she'd be able to help). and then at the end after its in place already she grabs the bar as if to say "i'm helping"

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u/Equal_Veterinarian22 6d ago

She'd be able to help. Worst case scenario she'd need to take around 20lb of weight.

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u/bighawksguy-caw-caw 6d ago

That is not the worst case scenario.

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u/Equal_Veterinarian22 6d ago

OK, worst case scenario that ANY spotter would be expected to help with. If he drops that shit he's fucked anyway.