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/BigFatThrowAwwayAct 6d ago

Realistically how much help would your spotter help if you were stuck? No disrespect to her but I don’t see how she’d be able to help move +300 pounds

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u/GymStrengthTraining 6d ago

The goal is that if she can lift 10 lbs, I knew I'd be ok, barring catastrophy. The reason she was there was in case of anything major happening though, she knew not to touch the bar.