How I Will Increase My Bench Press

Summary by Krater

Johnny Candito discusses why his bench press has plateaued while his squat and deadlift increased, detailing shoulder issues, decreased volume, and mental focus, and outlines his plan to change his grip width, accessories, and nutrition to improve his bench.

From the video

Answers: Why is my bench press not increasing while my squat and deadlift are?

• bench press plateau
• bench press grip width
• rotator cuff pain
• tricep accessories
• powerlifting training volume

Exercises

• bench press · barbell
• dumbbell fly · dumbbells
• close grip bench press · barbell · 3 sets of 12
• dumbbell bench press · dumbbells
• squat · barbell

What it concludes

• Bench press stalled due to rotator cuff pain, reduced training volume, and lack of mental focus compared to squat and deadlift.
• A wide bench press grip caused rotator cuff pain and reduced explosive power out of the bottom position.
• Narrows the bench press grip to tuck elbows and feel more explosive out of the bottom.
• Adds close-grip bench press and neutral-grip dumbbell bench press twice a week to strengthen triceps.
• Must improve nutrition and gain lean body mass to continue increasing bench press weight.