I GAINED 70lbs on My Bench Press in 6 Months - Here’s How

I added 70 pounds to my bench press in just 6 months—and I did it 100% drug-free. In this video, I break down the one cue that changed everything. Whether you're stuck at 315, chasing 405, or plateaued around 455 like I was at the start of the year, this might be the exact shift you need. I’ll walk you through: -Why I started every session with 405 lbs as my new “floor” -How I identified and attacked my mid-range and lockout weak points -The simple mental cue that changed my bar path and tricep activation -Why I switched to feet-flat benching for better leg drive (USAPL legal) -How I stopped letting accessories drain my recovery—and still stayed healthy This isn’t bro science or hype. This is what worked for me as a competitive, drug-free powerlifter who's benched 470+ and is still climbing. 👉 Want to hit a 405 bench naturally? Or squat 600 without drugs? Subscribe here for weekly deep dives:    / @meatheadmatt   💬 Drop your current bench PR in the comments and tell me what’s holding you back. 📸 Instagram/ Coaching Inquires: @meathead.matt Timestamps / Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 01:15 - Background / Context 03:15 - Making 405 "The Floor" 05:15 - Programming Smarter / No Touch 'N Go 06:00 - Spoto Press / Exercise Selection 07:05 - "Target Range" based on RPE & Bar Speed 08:01 - New Cue I Learned 10:20 - Technical Adjustment for USAPL 12:17 - Accessory Programming Changes 15:17 - Outro / Recap #benchpress #powerlifting #naturalbodybuilding #405bench #470bench #naturalstrength #powerliftingtips #benchpresscue