I think I might switch from Strong Lifts to Greyskull. I heard it's a better routine and aestheticaly it'll look better...

I think I might switch from Strong Lifts to Greyskull. I heard it's a better routine and aestheticaly it'll look better, is that true? Did I switch to soon? I'm bulking if that's relevant.

I'm 6'4 185 lbs

Bench: 155
Squat: 225
Deadlift: 245
Overhead Press: 110
Row: 110

Not the best lifts, but it's a start. I started at 130 pounds, so there's a long way to go.

Should I switch to Greyskull? Would PPL be better? I'm able to go 6 days a week if I need to.

Honestly just looking for advice. Anesthetics is probably the most important, but I do want to hit 1/2/3/4 at least.

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what's up with your row, op? that seems too low compared to your other compounds.

I meant it's 115, but it's still pretty small. Honestly, I'm not sure. It's one that's always seemed to be lacking for some reason. I'm just getting back into lifting after a while. I should have it back to 135 pretty soon.

I should probably also mention these are 5x5 numbers, not maxes.

you're jumping from one beginner program to another beginner program. i don't think you're going to see the improvements you want jumping ship to greyskull without first figuring out what the fuck is wrong with your row.

you're deadlifting relatively well, so grip strength is obviously not the issue. assuming you have access to machines, consider adding lateral pulldowns or cable rows as accessories, and make certain you aren't flaring your elbows out like you're diving into a pool.

Relatively how much should I be rowing? I've added pull-ups with Grey skull so shouldn't that help?

What do you mean about flaring my elbows? That sound like something I could see being the problem.

So basically if my rows catch up then move onto an intermediate program like PPL?

at your strength level, you should be rowing at least 135 or 140.

for flaring out your elbows, think about keeping your elbows in line with your wrists and as close to your body as possible during the action of the row. if your elbows get further from your body (creating a sort of chicken wing kind of look, airing out your armpits) the further you go up the row, you'll destabilise yourself, and that'll limit how much you can safely row without being in pain.

your first objective should be improving your rows. the rest of your lifts are coming along fine, and the discrepancy in your bench will almost certainly be fixed when your rows catch up. keep an eye on your development with something like symmetricstrength, and make the jump to PPL when you start plateauing in your squat and deadlift.