PL squat, dips, Pull ups routine > details and questions <

[Heavy_Beats]

Stats:
161lbs @ 12.5%bf
Arthritis lower back
93kg/204lb Squat (tested today).
11 dips/6 pulls ups tested after squat.

Diet:
Anabolic diet 3600 calories

Exp:
5 months stronglifts 5x5

Aim of this routine: Get stronger overall + focusing on squat

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Limits:
Bench Press = No safeties and no one spots me
Dead lift = Lack flexibility
Bent over BB rows = same deal as with dead lifts

Solutions for ^: increase flexibility and get home gym for bench press in a squat cage.

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Alternative?:
Squat (Power lifting stance) (legs, lower back and 'core')
Weighted Dips (chest, triceps, lats)
Weighted Pull ups (Lats, Biceps, upper back?, forearm)

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Possible routine:

Mon/Wed/Fri

Squat 5x5
Dips 3x5 (probably unable to do 5x5)
Pull ups 3x5 (^)

Also to learn to handstand:
Hand stand against wall (hold for time) 1 rep

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Progression:

Squat: Adding 2.5kg (5.5lbs) a work out I stall with 3 successive failures then lower weight and continue, when this no longer works I will change my routine to suit.

Dips and pull ups: I will probably be adding 1.25kg (2.75lbs) or 2.5kg (5.5lbs) weekly, until I stall.

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My questions:

1) Do I have all muscle groups covered sufficiently.
2) If this volume sufficient deficient or excessive?

3) What do you think about this, any advice?

[BG5150]

I would look at madcow's version of Bill Starr's 5x5 routine. Work with lighter weight on the DL's and rows and you will develop the flexibility.

http://www.geocities.com/elitemadcow...Linear_5x5.htm