Bench lagging behind. Very low compared to squat and deadlits.

[cfc]

I am training for 5 months. Now doing madcow 5x5. I've always had this problem. My bench press really lags behind. Bodyweight is 89kg. My current lifts are below after this week (kg):

squat: 145x3
bench: 82.5x3
deadlift: 160x3
push press: 65x5

As you can see, I deadlift almost twice I bench. I've deloaded and reloaded so many times. I went upto 82.5x5 and 85x3, but somehow dropped back to 80x5 and 82.5x3.

Although, my other lifts are progressing smoothly after switching to madcow.

[cfc]

Diet? If I get stronger on other lifts with same diet, then why not bench?
Also, I believe that madcow is the best program for me. Also, I've been into madcow for 2 weeks only, so I'm still a kinda beginner.

Anyway, is bench pressing really that important when you're already doing push press?

[Shaun]

I'm the same.

What helps is ensuring I do plenty of volume, and some higher reps for upper body assistance.

A lot of it is due to anthropometry too.

[Kenny Crox]

I am training for 5 months. Now doing madcow 5x5. I've always had this problem. My bench press really lags behind. Bodyweight is 89kg. My current lifts are below after this week (kg):

squat: 145x3
bench: 82.5x3
deadlift: 160x3
push press: 65x5

As you can see, I deadlift almost twice I bench. I've deloaded and reloaded so many times. I went upto 82.5x5 and 85x3, but somehow dropped back to 80x5 and 82.5x3.

Although, my other lifts are progressing smoothly after switching to madcow.

Bench Press

Your Bench Press is relatively proportionate to you Squat and Deadlift.

Lagging Lifts/Muscle Groups

Most individual usually excel at one lift and "lag" with other lifts.

While you can make improvement in the "lagging" lift it won't be to the same degree and it's going be more demanding.

Doctors

Training "Perscriptions" are similar to Medical "Perscriptions".

It is hard to provide the right "Perscription" without knowing more.

Example

Telling a doctor that you want some medication for an upset stomach isn't enough information for him to diagnose your problem and prescribe the right "Perscription" to make you better.

You have not presented enough training information for anyone here have enough information to "Prescribe" anything.

Any information you obtain without finding out more about you and your training program constitutes throwing crap against the wall to see what sticks.

Tell More, Get More

The more information you provide, the more apt you are to obtain a "Perscription" that makes you better.

Kenny Croxdale

[umairsemail]

Same here. I can't even bench my bodyweight, but can squat double my weight without much training. Genetics probably.

My thigh circumference is 24.5'' at 140 lbs, 5'9.5

[KyleMask]

Let's ask Tom. He's a geneticist.

Have a nice day.

[dpinsen]

I've made pretty good progress on my bench relative to other exercises. One thing that helped, I think, was going to 2.5lb increases fairly early. YMMV.

[Adam Skillin]

I don't think those numbers are out of line at all. You should deadlift nearly twice what you bench press.

[Oldster]

Your Bench Press is relatively proportionate to you Squat and Deadlift.

This.

[rasmusDoh]

dpinsen -> At what weight did you start doing 2.5lb increases on your bench?