Originally Posted by
Dave_M
Thanks!
I started with the typical bodybuilding style split in my mid twenties and then jumped around to all sorts of programs, 5-3-1, Stronglifts, SS (NDTP), even GVT (10x10). The only thing I did right was train all the compound lifts and eat a lot of protein. Then the typical excuses of job, house, injury, surgery came in and before I knew it, my wife informed me I hadn't been to the gym for three years, and more motivating, added "your ass is looking kind of flat."
The LA Fitness here has round plates and looks the other way when it comes to chalk, but there are only 3 squat racks, only one of which has adjustable safeties, and the bars are all thick and cheap. My wife hates them for DL and I have difficulty hook gripping them.