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Try doing 1 set of 20 reps to failure on squat, you won't be able to do another :)

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Though technically it's all strength training, since making muscles bigger still requires some kind of performance progression in terms of volume, weight or intensity

I wouldn't do either, but I'd prefer 6x8 because it's higher volume

That's complete horse**** OP, you gotta use common sense here.

Squats clearly don't work any upper body muscles, so that leaves this idea of some kind of testosterone boost from squatting. Sure...

63,143 + 25 = 63,168

^ This right here

It's not just about how often you perform a lift or how "hardcore" you are about training, it's about how you balance everything out

You can't bench 315 if you cant bench 300, and you cant bench 300 if you can't bench 275. Also you can't bench 275 if you can't bench 250. So if you can only bench 225 you should probably be aiming...

That looks a lot better! By the way I run HST and it's a great routine. The book is helpful and so are the spreadsheets on the forums, be sure to check them out

Lateral raise is not a good pull exercise, don't waste your time with these anyway there's more important lifts you need to focus on. Your routine is imbalanced because you aren't doing any...

There's nothing wrong with training like this, especially if you're working entirely different movements in the a.m and p.m. It could actually be better this way since you get the whole day to...

I can't comment on what is best because I've seen results from many different methods, but personally I favor just doing 1-2 sets and only hitting failure once every 2 weeks. The funny thing is that...

Supersetting is more about efficiency and saving time, it won't have any magical effect on your gains

Focusing on my weight is pretty much all I ever do! But I de-load regularly which means dropping weight, so sometimes I am lifting far below my actual strength levels. It doesn't bother me much since...

The 'repeated bout effect' is likely to be a cause of plateaus as well. If you keep performing the same exercises with the same weight, volume, and intensity for months or even as little as several...

30,913 + 15 = 30,928

15RM front squat was brutal!

Looks like you can develop a solid inch of inflammation in your arms doing this routine.

Sounds pretty sick to me..... lol

If you are seeing results then keep doing it. If/when you get stuck try out a proven routine and make a comparison between the two. Experimentation is the best way to learn about training

26,818 + 16 = 26,834

Chin ups and Bentover Rows are at two very different angles and will target your back in different ways. Generally horizontal pulls like Bentover Rows target more of the middle/upper back and give...

I've seen guys who are new to lifting build 10-15 lbs of muscle with a negligible if any increase in calories, but after the noob gains it just kinda stops without a change in diet.