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Read Starting Strength.....and then read it again. I'd start there. Eat right and in excess and you'll get much stronger.

I'd assume since this is in the PL area, that you want to get strong. If I were you, I'd read Wendler's 5/3/1 and also read EFS Basic Training. I have copies of both and incorporate both into my...

Good old fashioned deadlifts. I had the same problem. I did all sorts of 'trap' exercises, but until I started full deadlifts (5X5), my traps didn't grow. I picked a weight that I knew I could...

No vid available, but I pulled 700 in Feb. at 260#, with straps and belt. No straps was 675.

Shin guards like soccer players wear.

You need to find the comfortable stance (like squats) and use that. It will differ for everyone. My stance is just about shoulder with for conventional with my toes pointed out slightly. Like...

Goals for 2009 were to make 700 DL, 700 SQ and 400 BP.
I'll get the DL, be shy of the SQ and nowhere close on the BP (too many shoulder problems).

Not bad for 47 years old.

690 - knee wraps & straps. Tried 715 w/o straps, left hand grip slipped, hurting my left hand. Went to straps 715 didn't leave the floor, dropped to 690 and pulled it.
Shooting for 705 before...

Deadlift is up to 690
Squat is up to 655
Rack deads (knee height) - 815

Great job! 3X bw.

690 deadlift on 10/15/09
625X2 squat on 10/22/09

Have you Ripp's book - Starting Strength. It has form technique on squats and deads (although, I don't necessarily agree with all of it)?

Haven't posted in quite a while -

BP - 325X1
Rack lockouts (4 board) - 455X1
DL - 680X1 w/straps & belt
Squat - 625 raw
Rack pull - mid shin - 815 w/straps & belt

Yes, starting strength is a good program and I would suggest you be on it. If you're having trouble getting more bodyweight, then eat more. It's really that simple. This should also make your...

What? Poliquin, Rippetoe, Staley, Cressey (tons of others) would argue this point.

Doesn't look too bad. What's a ramped deadlift?

As far as the hack squat machine, I could never do as much on that as free weight bb squats. My knees ached after doing them, so I gave them up.

I'm a raw guy, as well. I use a belt for heavy squats, but find that the belt bothers me when I pull. It's personal choice. Make sure you learn proper form and there shouldn't be anything to be...

Guys, if you're eating and training right, there's no need for a test booster or any supps. Trust me on this one. You guys are all young, thus high test levels. I've tried a few test boosters...

Lots fo work and time. Keep up the hard work and eat alot.

As it's been stated already, for most, training in all rep ranges is a good idea. BUT, if you're still making gains, no need to change it up. If you've stalled, maybe re-think it and try doing all...