Nothing prepares you more for a weightload than actually lifting it. For example, we'll pretend you're only able to bench press 250lbs but would like to do 275lbs. Here are some ideas for you to try out in the gym.

Half motions:

Of course you can't benchpress 275lbs in your full arm range, but I'm quite sure you bench it using the top half range or lower half range. Here's what you do...pick a weight heavier than you can do and it lift it in half ranges.

Heavy Negatives:

Here you pick a weight heavier than what you can lift, and then put resistance to keep it from falling. Naturally, you won't be able to lift it up but you'll at least be able to bring it to a full stop, in a sense, you are lifting that weight.

Chains:

Hang chains on your weight so that when the range of motion is going out, the weight grows. For example, a bench press would become heavier as your bar floats higher above the ground, forcing you to lift more chain as you push out.

These should all boost your confidence as well as your strength. Always be safe and use a spotter!

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