My upper body strength is really awful. I’ve been training weights for a few months now but can’t seem to even get 8 reps on a 20kg bench press. I don’t feel like I’m progressing. When I do 10kg it’s too easy. I don’t have access to many weights as I just train from home. I keep failing after 5-7 20kg. I am 5’8 and 55kg. All my strength seems to be in my legs and I can barely do a push up. Just feel really frustrated. I’m tracking protein and trying to push myself but unsure what to do to really see progress when it comes to upper body strength.

If anyone has any tips for me I’d greatly appreciate it!

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