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1.) Core work isn't "necessary" but would definitely help. Hanging leg raises after squats to help with those hip flexors and weighted sit-ups after DL's would be fine.

2.) Do all of your...

Deadlift - One-arm Dumbbell Rows.

My deadlift really took off after I started hammering heavy dumbbell rows 1-2x a week. 3-4 sets of 6-8 as heavy as I could go with good form. When I went from...

You could possibly run 5/3/1 Simplest Strength template. There's a variation of each lift as an accessory that's based off of Percentages after the main lift.

Ex. - Bench + Incline, OHP + Close...

Definitely! Well I got that 225 paused bench, and a 285 x 4 squat so I should be about able to hit 315. Best lifts so far since my last update:

385 x 1 deadlift off a 2" deficit
425 x 2 18" box...

I don't have any knowledge on using RPEs or even what exactly they are but I see that term thrown around a lot.

I just know about what I can do for 3-8 reps, it takes a while to figure that out....

I have a coach, we'll just an experienced friend/training partner helping me out with that.

Singles are fine, but I find my best strength gains to come from doing 3 to 8 rep maxes.

Whoever said 7 is right on the head. If you used a 1rm calculator, it's pretty accurate. But that doesn't always work for everyone.

My max bench press right now is 225 touch and go, and my max...

I haven't kept my log up in a month, since there was lack of interest on here I just lost the motivation. Still keep all my workouts logged in my notebook. A couple lifts I've hit in the last month:...

12/3/15 - Bench

Bench
135 x 5
165 x 3
185 x 1
205 x 1 w/ sling shot
225 x 1 w/ sling shot
240 x 1 w/ sling shot
245 x 1 w/ Maddogg sling shot

12/2/15 - Deadlifts

Deadlift (80% of 405)
325lbs 5x5

HGR
+25lbs 5x10

KB pull throughs
70lbs 3x12

12/1/15 - Squats

Squat
55 x 5
145 x 5
195 x 5
235 x 1
265 x 1
280 x 1

11/30/15 - Bench

Bench (75% of 220lbs, estimated 1rm)
165 x 10
165 x 10
165 x 13 (failure)

Incline Barbell Bench
135 x 8
135 x 7

Good seeing you're progressing well bro, keep it up. I finally have my deadlift up to 405, just need my bench and squat to start progressing better.

Bench - 11/27/15

Bench (speed) 65% of 225.
145lbs 9x2
145 x 15 (failure)

One arm flat DB presses
50x10
55x10
60x10

Squats + Arms - 11/25/15

Squat
55x5
145x5
195x3
235x1
265x1

Reverse Band Squats w/ orange bands

Deadlift - 11/24/15

Deadlift
165x5
255x3
345x2
385x1 (+20lb PR!)
405x1 (+40lb PR!!)

Didn't think I was going to hit a 405 deadlift this early, was hoping for it by January.. Big milestone...

Bench - 11/23/15

Bench
150x8
170x5
180x3
210x1 paused
210x1 (touch and go)
185x5 paused
175x5 paused

Squats + Shoulders - 11/21/15

Squat (speed)
185 10x5 (45-60 second rest)

Cable bent over rear delt fly
30x12
30x10

Facepulls / Cable Lateral raise superset

Light with high reps, usually 12-20. Don't personally know anyone who does heavy weight, low rep face pulls.