One of my chest/Pectoral exercises I do is the flat bench press. You do these on a special bench while lying flat on your back. A barbell rests on two supports over your chest. The barbell is lifted off the stands and lowered to your chest and then back up again. When i was at Spiece Fitness I could do more weight than I do now. Usually at Spiece I would use the Olympic bar and two 45-lb plates and do between 5 and 10 reps. Now at Catalyst Fitness and can use the Olympic bar and two 35 pound plates.
Today I arrived at the reason and it involves martial arts. My hands and wrists are sore often from punching opponents and heavybags. Jiu-Jitsu has a lot of gripping and holding and contributes to the soreness.
Now when I do bench presses, my hands and wrists hurt and I think it limits the weight I lift. I’m not sure what I’m going to do about this. Maybe i can use my natural pain killers on my hands and wrists before I start my lifts.
Maybe wear wrist supports when lifting.