Flat Bench Press

I had pretty extensive reconstructive surgery on my tatas in March. Had to have my pec stapled back to my sternum. This left me omitting chest from my workouts for 7 weeks.

So, I recently started back doing flat bench. I have done incline, floor press, push ups, ect. My flat bench is up to 105 for 8 reps. I know I could do more, but I work out alone and am chicken poop.

ANYHOOO, I told my hubby it was my goal to flat bench press my own weight (22 lbs to go). He retorted, "you can't bench press your own weight?"

Okay, is this a norm? SHOULD I be able to bench press my own weight, or is he just being a guy?

[Nic902]

I think its a guy thing...but I have a weak chest, so 105lbs sounds incredible to me

[BeanBabe]

It is so rare for a woman to be able to bench her own weight...total guy thing. Women carry more strength in their lower body..men in the upper.

[stablesgirl]

oh my word - no, I cannot bench my own weight. I can barely bench the bar. You are my hero.

Thanks for your insight, girls. Now I don't feel so wimpy.

[BootyBootyBooty]

Definitely your husband being a dude! I got 115 for 4 reps and felt like a CHAMP...didn't even have bodyweight in the back of my mind!

[LiquidSunshine]

I get close! I am 150 and can bench 140. I have not been able to break that barrier. But soon I will!

Great job, Booty!

Liquid- you are my hero!!! That rocks, girl!