Overcoming a weak spot on presses?

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Charlie Golf

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A while back, my tris were really limiting me on my bench presses (flat, incline, etc.).

I did some intensive tricep strength and endurance routines for a few weeks and it seems like the issue has gone away.

Now however, it seems like a new issue has taken its place but at least this is associated directly (more-or-less) with the actual pectoralis muscle.
Yesterday I was lifting and on my presses I was feeling weak and a burn on my arms on the front and side. At first I was confused as to why my biceps would be limiting me on presses but after looking at some anatomy books I see that the pectoralis major actually extends across the armpit and attaches between the anterior delt and biceps.

Basically the sticking point was right below on the lower margin of my front delts and then extended down my arm where I envision the bicep and triceps to meet up right below the lateral delt.

So my question is, is there anything specific I can do to target this weak point? Grip width? Certain exercises? Could it also be a connective tissue issue (LOL) and be associated more with the tendons and attachement itself? Any specific stretches recommended?

TIA
 
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Could be a tissue issue lol (I found that funny too)

Let me ask you something... what did you do the day before at the gym? Also- there are indents on the barbell for hand placement so anything closer and your probably working your tri's with chest press weight.

Idk. If I were you I'd start stretching those area's (pec's, bi's, tri's) to see if that helps as it increases joint range of motion and extensibility.
 
I had actually taken about a 5-day rest because I had strained my left rotator cuff somehow at work (do a lot of repetitive reaching over my head with me left arm).

I actually noticed the weak spot most prominently on my right side though so I don't think those two things are connected.

I am pretty bad about stretching and am trying to improve that. Hopefully it's that simple.
 
Perhaps you could try some dumbbell pressing and concentrate on ?

Coach Gillespie gave me a couple of tips to help me out. But the one that left the biggest impact was his suggestion to incorporate the soft touch bench press into my training. For this exercise, you bring the bar down and barely touch your T-shirt. Then, press it back up. You shouldn’t even make an indentation in your T-shirt. Performing these gave me incredible power off my chest.
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