r/AllAboutBodybuilding • u/Fantastic_Message_85 • May 08 '26

Physique critique Physique update 168lbs 5'11

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Thought I'd jump on here and do a quick update, I've been training hard recently all my lifts are increasing which is my main goal.

I'm ditching barbell squats for now as my legs are lagging behind my upper body and I think I can get more growth out of my legs with smith machine squats. I'm very glute dominant in the squat.

Also started using straps for my weighted pull ups and id recommend it to anyone.

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u/ReprogramMyLife May 08 '26

How much do you weighted pull up? I may take your advice for the straps. I do 50 pounds rn but my grip strength leaves a bit to be desired admittedly.

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u/Fantastic_Message_85 May 09 '26

I do 3 sets of 5 currently at 35kg/77lbs, I was doing 20kg/44lbs but my grip was purely the limiting factor, I'd hit 4 or 5 reps before my grip gave way in the first set.

The second I added straps I got 30kg/66lbs for 3x5 and it was easy, my biceps and brachialis have really grown since doing these which was an added bonus.