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No, as it is only used for the heavier sets. But your abs are used in almost every exercise, as well as I'm sure ab specific exercises are done (as they should be). It doesn't negate the necessity of...

Deadlifts have a very good chace of making your entire body sore as it uses just about every single muscle group; but certainly your back is taxed the most, especially lower.
If you're going heavy,...

Well, started with some additional calories this week. I'm taking in roughly 2400, eating every two hours (5:30, 7:30, etc.), I get to the gym at 6 am and then work then class, so the two hours has...

Additional pics from earlier.
Tomorrow is shoulders and traps so I'll have to keep a good trap burn in mind,

I'm 5'5 or so. Thanx for the good comments, I'll be sure to update. My traps and triceps have always been stubborn, so perhaps I'll give 'em a bit more fuel (aka calories) and see what happens.

Well I've hovered around this weight for quite a while, but I would personally like to look a bit more full come summer time. So Figured I'd start early enough to get some good monthly routines...

January 30th CHEST
1. Flat Bench Dumbbell Press
50 x 15
60 x 11
70 x 8
75 x 6

2. Incline Dumbbell Press
30 x 10
40 x 10

Well, I've been thinking that I'd like to add a bit more mass since I have been essentially the same weight (give or take a few) for a few years now; and since I'm not competing in Powerlifting...

SEPTEMBER 19th 2005
BACK + BIs (FOREARMS)

Deadlift:
135 x 8
225 x 6
315 x 4
390 x 2
415 x -*
415 x -*

SEPTEMBER 16th 2005
ARMS
4:50 IN

Barbell Curl:
45 x 16
65 x 12
75 x 11
85 x 5
45 x 10*

SEPTEMBER 15th 2005
SHOULDERS + TRAPS
5:00 PM IN

Seated Military Press:
65 x 16
95 x 14
115 x 10
135 x 8

To go along with the dead and shrug conversation. It is wise to be aware that in a competition the shoulders have to be locked up or back, but no movement after (as in a shrugging motion). I've...

The organization I'm a member of (APA apa-wpa.com) has both tested and non-tested divisions. However some meets do not have drug tests, but one can either be asked for (with a deal for cost) or if...

Figured since I was including legs with each day, and moving up my shoulder and trap routine, both for aid in the deadlift; I might as well post all my workouts here. Any input is always appreciated....

Definitely go with the over under, never heard of a overhand grip in deads (shrugs yes). I switch my hands (from right under which is my stronger) to left under for my second set just to keep em a...

I'm always doing a max attempt per se, with the final set being 1. It's the only set that really matters to me, the others are my workout basically; and though progress is good (on my 2x set) it's #1...

Personally I've always done an 8,5,3,2,1 routine, though I've altered it slightly to 8,6,4,2,1 as of recently to get my back up to a natural lower back strength (always used a belt from either 225 or...

SEPTEMBER 12th 2005

Deadlift:
135 x 8
225 x 6
315 x 4
385 x 2
415 x -*
415 x -*
* Didn't have my lifting partner so I didn't have that person yellin' at me to pick it up. As well, I got...

I did a final exam (a solo speech and presentation) for Human Communications solely about the deadlift. It's amazing how many muscles are used at the degree they are during the exercise. I don't know...

I include shrugs in my workouts as both a trap exercise (with my shoulder routine), a grip builder (as was mentioned) and also to help my deadlift. Traps are used in deads, as well as as all the...