It goes without saying that as you get stronger you need to add weight. Just remember when you add weight to make sure you are lifting it with the correct form. Some people go up in weight but use horible form using other muscles to lift the weight. In the end the lower weight would of got them better results. Suck up your pride and don't lift more than you actually can.

Having a lifting partner is the best thing you can do. He can keep you motivated, makes the time go by a little quicker and most of all can spot you. I haven't had a partner in months and I have suffered from it, expecially on bench. I use dumbbells now instead of the barbell since I have no spotter. I am limited to what I can do without one so it sucks.

If anyone wants to train at a real gym and not a corporate atmosphere gym give me a shout. As long as you dependable and can be in the gym at least 3 nights a week I need a partner. I want to get back to where I was. The gym is in Duluth, and you can 3 month memberships for $89.00. This not a place to pick up girls, you go here to train and then go home. They also offer MMA classes and the owner is a semi-pro fighter.