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I agree with the cycling recommendation. Deadlifts and squats as well. While deadlifts and squats build significant muscle, cycling will fill in the gaps. Especially interval training. An example, go as hard as you can for 30 sec, spin out at a lower effort for 45 sec. Do that ten times 3x a week and you'll put in muscle.…
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Or you could just refer to it as the power rack and your safe. It is quite common for people to use them for bench press as well as ohp, especially if you don't have a spotter. I also see many use it for barbell shrugs, hip thrusts, and many other variations of chest work, as it acts as a safety catch for many barbell…
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Really stronglifts is all about progressively putting on weight and training core muscle groups. Its as simple as your not getting stronger if your not moving more weight. You will find your limit with dumbbells quicker, for obvious reasons.your obviously not going to goblet squat holding an 120 lb dumbell, it would be…
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A full squat is below parallel by definition, however not everybody has the hip mobility to achieve this. As a general rule I would suggest going as far as your hips will allow, anything else and you will risk injury. You could try to improve hip mobility over time, but I wouldn't let it discourage anyone from adding…
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You can do what you want, however stronglifts doesn't reccomend moving to 3x5 until yiu have failed 3 times after deload. and for those questioning the time, if you are working hard at stronglifts the workouts will take near an hour with 3 minute breaks becoming more common. When you reach the top end of your strength,…
