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Hey everyone. This is my first post but I've been a lurker for a little bit trying to learn more about getting strong.
Age: 22 (23 next month)
Weight: ~220
Height: 6'
Background: I've been training for about 6 months. I've been doing the Nebraska Workout with a couple friends from work and I've seen some good gains on it but I'd like to switch to a different routine that's focused more on strength gain/building muscle. The current workout has a lot of stuff that seems kind of useless (Like two supersets for biceps/triceps per upper body workout which we've cut out and just do 3 sets of pullups/dips now instead).
Current Lifts:
Squat: 300 x 6
Bench Press: 220 x 2 (I suck)
Deadlift: 405 x 1
Front Squat: 240 x 3
A little note about the deadlift; I actually have only done this once. After our last lower body day (I had done the 240 x 3 front squats and did 280 x 5 on Back Squat) we decided to try deadlifts for fun and worked up to 405 as a max single so I feel I have some room to grow there especially.
I would like to get some videos up of my form as well to make sure I don't have any huge issues. I'm on leave right now but I'll probably get some up next week when I head back.
I have read the FAQs and the two routines that I've been considering are either the 3 day pull/push/squat routine or texas method. I've been stuck without making progress on a projected 1RM of 245 on bench press for about 3 training weeks, while my squat has slowly creeped up 5 pounds a week and I've already explained the deadlift situation. I think that puts me right in between beginner and intermediate. I'd like to try and squeeze some gains out of a beginner routine if I can.
I'd appreciate any advice/comments on how to go about training from here. I'm going to be working out solo for the next few months because I'm switching duty stations (Navy) but usually I work out either at a commercial gym or base gym so I should still be able to find spotters.
As I said earlier overall goal is strength with added muscle as more of a side benefit. I try to eat a ton (I need to work on getting in more fruits/vegetables) and drink lots of milk, and I try to get as much sleep as I can. Thanks in advance for the help.
Age: 22 (23 next month)
Weight: ~220
Height: 6'
Background: I've been training for about 6 months. I've been doing the Nebraska Workout with a couple friends from work and I've seen some good gains on it but I'd like to switch to a different routine that's focused more on strength gain/building muscle. The current workout has a lot of stuff that seems kind of useless (Like two supersets for biceps/triceps per upper body workout which we've cut out and just do 3 sets of pullups/dips now instead).
Current Lifts:
Squat: 300 x 6
Bench Press: 220 x 2 (I suck)
Deadlift: 405 x 1
Front Squat: 240 x 3
A little note about the deadlift; I actually have only done this once. After our last lower body day (I had done the 240 x 3 front squats and did 280 x 5 on Back Squat) we decided to try deadlifts for fun and worked up to 405 as a max single so I feel I have some room to grow there especially.
I would like to get some videos up of my form as well to make sure I don't have any huge issues. I'm on leave right now but I'll probably get some up next week when I head back.
I have read the FAQs and the two routines that I've been considering are either the 3 day pull/push/squat routine or texas method. I've been stuck without making progress on a projected 1RM of 245 on bench press for about 3 training weeks, while my squat has slowly creeped up 5 pounds a week and I've already explained the deadlift situation. I think that puts me right in between beginner and intermediate. I'd like to try and squeeze some gains out of a beginner routine if I can.
I'd appreciate any advice/comments on how to go about training from here. I'm going to be working out solo for the next few months because I'm switching duty stations (Navy) but usually I work out either at a commercial gym or base gym so I should still be able to find spotters.
As I said earlier overall goal is strength with added muscle as more of a side benefit. I try to eat a ton (I need to work on getting in more fruits/vegetables) and drink lots of milk, and I try to get as much sleep as I can. Thanks in advance for the help.