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Hi,

I've been lifting for 4 1/2 months now and I wanted to check in and see if anyone recommends any changes with my routine. I'm interested in a combination of strength and size however lately I've been going heavier and wanted to emphasize more on strength. My current routine is 3 sets of 6 reps. I use a constant weight so I can get 6 reps on each set. I pick a weight that I can do for 6 reps and not go to failure on any set. When I first started lifting I was all over the place. Since then I got some advice and I have steadily decreased the reps and added weight trying not to over do it, and slowly get into lifting heavier weights safely. Over the past 2 1/2 months I have done a few weeks of 3x12, then a few weeks of 3x10 followed by 3x8 and so I just started my first week at 3x6. Here are the days I lift and the exercises I do. Thanks for any help you can offer.

Monday
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Bench Press - 3 sets of 6 reps
Incline Bench Press - 3 sets of 6 reps
Military Press - 3 sets of 6 reps
Standing Side Lateral Dumbell Raises - 3 sets 6 reps
Bent Over Lat Raises - 3 sets of 6 reps

Tuesday
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Rest/Cardio

Wednesday
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Squats - 3 sets of 6 reps
Deadlifts - 3 sets of 6 reps
Lying Leg Curls - 3 sets of 6 reps
One Leg Calf Raises - 3 sets of 12 reps

Thursday
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Rest/Cardio

Friday
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Lat Pulldowns (In front of neck) - 3 sets 6 reps
Bent Over Rows - 3 sets of 6 reps
Barbell Curls - 3 sets of 6 reps

Saturday
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Rest/Cardio

Sunday
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Rest/Cardio