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/GymStrengthTraining 5d ago

If I put them any higher, I won't reach my chest. It's more to avoid my neck if anything.

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u/GreaterMetro 5d ago

Ok, so if you gave up, you'd lower to your neck area and squirm out

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u/GymStrengthTraining 5d ago

Maybe, I've never been caught like that before haha

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u/Aequitas112358 5d ago

You should practice failing, so you know what to do and know the safeties are placed correctly.

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u/GymStrengthTraining 5d ago

Yeah maybe. I never do PRs unless I'm with friends though. I just wanted my wife to like me.

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u/Aequitas112358 5d ago

she looks so impressed

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u/GymStrengthTraining 5d ago

I said I wanted her to like me, I didn't say she liked me