Losing my bench

skolvikes5

I did 4 sets of 335 for 4-5 reps last night. Three weeks ago I did 355 for 4-5. I also did singles and doubles the chest day before last night and finished at 390. 20 pounds less than he last time I I'd S & D. For me, this is the hardest part about losing weight. Mentally I have a hard time giving up 400+...

I think I might have to up my calories on chest day to see if I can regain some I have already lost. Good idea? Or just let it go?

FoxyMcDeadlift

You may just need a deload, you're in a deficit, and you're operating in the strength rep range (3-5) When did you last deload? how aggresively are you cutting?

You could either carb load and just go lower on non training days, or just start a new cycle, if i stalled or struggled to hit my reps 2 weeks in a row, i'd deload first, then maybe look into cycling/calories

Hendrix7

Pressing strength is the first thing to go when cutting weight.

skolvikes5

You may just need a deload, you're in a deficit, and you're operating in the strength rep range (3-5) When did you last deload? how aggresively are you cutting?

You could either carb load and just go lower on non training days, or just start a new cycle, if i stalled or struggled to hit my reps 2 weeks in a row, i'd deload first, then maybe look into cycling/calories

I haven't taken much time off recently. So, maybe a deload. Although, mentally I am so focused right now and overall my joints feel awesome. It's not an aggressive cut and I am still progressing in my other lifts. I think I will plan a deload in a couple weeks and in he mean time just increase my carbs on bench day to see how that goes. Thanks

skolvikes5

Pressing strength is the first thing to go when cutting weight.

Yeah, I knew it was going to take a bit of a hit. I just didn't think it would as drastic so soon. 20 - 25 pounds in a couple weeks caught me off guard.