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I actually already have Versa Grips but only use them on deads and rows typically.

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Thanks everyone, I too think going with a parallel grip is going to help. Just questioning if a wide or narrow grip attachment makes much difference. I have the narrow grip and am debating getting...

I've been doing pullups for most of my lat exercises but am finding they are irritating an injury in forearms and biceps a bit. I am going to change up and do some pulldowns and am hoping a change in...

Great post. Always thought certain exercises I was weaker in but I'm pretty much midway between the advanced and elite numbers on all exercises.

For those interested, I managed to get the bench...

From magazine...no. I only really read muscle mags in my younger years and all he routines were totally inappropriate for a beginner/intermediate. I did them as a youth not knowing any better and to...

I started doing narrow stance barbell hack squats today to focus on quads you could probably do them on a smith machine. I've seen on YouTube some people that do a vertical leg press on a smith but...

I started at 14-15 as well at the Local YMCA with lots of really big guys. Biggest difference then compared to now for me is the information available and advice for younger people starting out. For...

As an FYI, I'd really suggest buying Practical Programming for Strength Training. It covers off a number of those programs along with a bunch of other theory. I ended up doing the Texas Method from...

They aren't that bad and if you are short on space the upright ones are pretty space efficient. That being said, if you have space and can fit a free weight setup that is more flexible. I had a...

^^This. If you only get one, Practical Programming as it has some details on starting strength. PP has tons of great info.

If you are talking high volume 3 days a week, no that is a bad call you need recovery. That being said there are structured programs that do three days a week like a Texas Method routine. It has a...

OP, thinking twice about seeking advice from the more mature O35 crowd? ;-)

Try reading Practical Programming for Strength Training. I found it invaluable for learning one key thing is determining where you are in beginner/intermediate/advanced curve. It has content on...

Best advice I can give is put some light weight on the bar and play around with foot width and placement of the bar (high or low on your back) until you find a comfortable spot. Once you find a good...

I actually rarely test my 1RM any more as I find the calculators quite accurate, I do my 5RM and convert. That being said, I don't total it up either.

Thanks for the great responses. I have really been focusing more on just strength the last couple of years. I do not compete in any form and don't plan on it.

My rows are on the same day a deads...

Just thought I'd reach out and get people's advice and feedback on various forms of rows. My workouts are strength focused and mainly compound lifts in either 5x5, 3x5 or a warmup to a 5RM. I've...

I've never done Stronglifts but have done Star's intermediate and advanced, both of which I liked. That being said, my preferred is a Texas Method like routine. I modified it slightly as I didn't...

My 2 cents, if your goal is really strength and moving a certain weight, pick a tried and true strength program that matches your current level (Starting Strength, Mad Cows, Texas Method, 5-3-1...

I work out in a home gym but what I did was just slightly modify the weight days of P90X and swapped in free weight exercises. I still followed along with the video though. I did a few different...