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@jayaraj Hi I'm a older lifter here, been lifting since 1989 and still a beginner in terms of size and strength (not particularly strong) so take that into consideration. However, I've had both great and terrible experiences with the BB Back Sqt. TLDR, DO REPEATABLE, PROGRESSIVE SESSIONS. TRAIN...

@maria28 Hmmm... My TL;DR If you're a Natural lifter (NO PED's) this will be; Impossible for beginners (No to short length of consistent, progressive training), Really ******* Hard for Intermediates (a few years of consistent, progressive training), and still Really ***** hard for Advanced...

@pamkowal Hello, when I first tried it I broke through a plateau for arm size. However I did not train for a long enough period to make significant progress (more than half an inch change in the diameter of my arms, flexed). The size I gained I also lost when I stopped training for an extended...

@faithandholyspiritarethek I had to search that and watch it, and yes that is basically almost exactly what I do. I learned it from reading and applying John Christy's Articles. Designing your training program The Long cycle I usually stop with 2-3 work sets depending on the reps I plan to...

@backnforth My personal preference is to add reps to later sets and work forwards because I always try for 1 RIR. (If I train to failure I like to hit failure on a third set, I've had less injuries this way. This is really rare for me though). So for 1RIR sets 3x6-6-6 goes to 3x6-6-7 etc. This...

@theodor98 The question is, Are you making noticeable progress in your physique? If you're progressing, then keep doing it. If progress seems slow, then you would probably want to change things up. If you're not seeing any progress, ask for routine recommendations. Good lifting!

@thomasjames This is not medical advice but a training anecdote from a lifter I knew, he had Hemorrhoids due to pressure he exerted while squatting over 400 Lb.s for reps. He backed off the super heavy weights, and no more Hemorrhoids. You also mentioned 3 hour gym sessions? With really heavy...

@sugarcookies +1 How long have you been tracking your calories, and Macros? Did you switch immediately from 2600 cal to 4000 ? There is some sense in slowly adding food to allow time for your bodies digestive system to adapt. That sounds like something you may want to look into.

@savis Micro-loading, if you have the money buy magnetic plate pairs (.5 Lbs, 1 Lbs,), and start adding them when you hit rep goals. Cheap alternatives are adjustable wrist weights for dumbbells, light wrist weight sets (1 lb, 2lb) for dumbbells and barbells , large diameter washers for barbells...

@distantthoughts I've tried different rest times. I like to superset two exercises currently usually for 1.5 to 2 min between sets lately. I have also tried a 1 minute rest period, for straight sets, for lower body (as a rehab workout mostly).

@boldpastor To be honest I have no experience personally with successful bulking. My body doesn't respond well to conventional training. I have learned how to train myself successfully only by seeing how I respond to a training method, over time. Sometimes making the same mistake again, and...

@boldpastor Okay feedback, you put on 14.6 kg that sounds like you've come to the end of a productive (?) bulk. If your strength is waning, and so is your size you may think about programming a deload followed by a routine with more recovery built in, one heavy day per body part. That's...