Dead/weak spot in my range of motion.

[kal-el66]

When i'm doing bench press and shoulder presses i have a lot of strength when I start my range of motion, about half way up I lose all of my strength for about 3-4 inches, then my strength comes back. I have really long arm. anyone have advice on how to get rid of this dead spot? Partial Reps? Forced Reps?

[knockdown]

Do PR's in the ROM that you are having problems with for about 1 week or 2, until you can make it past that sticking point.

-have a good one-

[Freddy]

Board presses, board presses, board presses.

[getswoll]

I have long arms too and I have to agree with Freddy, board presses and floor presses have made a huge difference in my triceps power and ability to break through the transition point.

Pax,
GS

[Madcow2]

Tate presses are also very good at directly strengthening the tricepts throw them in along with the board presses. Putting some effort into those over a training cycle should improve your lift. You might also review your technique by having someone video you with a digicam for a series of lifts - I'd do some light ones as well as heavy so you can judge if your technique breaks down under heavy weight/close to failure or whether there is something consistently wrong that can be addressed.

[kal-el66]

Thanks guys. I'll have to try all of this stuff, anything to get past this weak transition spot. Thanks again.