Let me offer some suggestions. In order to get strong on the bench, you need to work chest, shoulders and tri's. Just as important is don't over do it. I know what I'm talking about. If you go about things wrong, you can do more harm to your body than good. I didn't start weight training until my middle 40's but got to be very good because I listened to the right people. Plain and simple....work upper body one day and the lower body the next. This I'll work arms and shoulders one day and the chest and bi's the next. How are you going to work anything up top without working the same group the next day. Your body needs the time to repair it's self and that should be 48 hours or so. At 48 years old and a body weight of 206, I benched 475 lbs. I also hold the state record for the bench for the Florida senior olympics. I'm almost 69 now and I still train hard. Most of the younger guys in the gym respect me for they know I'v done it right. (all natural). Many of them have come to me for advise and their bench has increased. Some will continue to get stronger and some may not. Everyone has a limit. Tues Oct. 4th, Jacksonville is having their senior olympics. I've had some health issues but I'll compete anyway, because it's fun. Last year I couldn't compete so I was a judge. That was fun also. Good luck in your efforts but don't stop at 315. Just keep adding 5 pounds at a time and you will surprise yourself. Again, good luck.
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