Good advice. You’re right, I was a little fearful each time I thought about an increase in weight, but did it anyway. I think now though I’ll try the variations you suggest until I get the courage to go further or have someone spot me. Thanks for responding.

Thanks Boss Man for your reply to post. I appreciate the tips and encouraging words. I will be trying some of the variations you mentioned as well as taking your advice on increasing weight on standing exercises. I plan to “keep on keeping on” for as long as body allows me to. Right now I feel as fi...

I am a 67 year old female in very good shape who has been working out for years. I work alone without a spotter and I don't know how to make further progress. For example, I worked up to using 35lb dumbbells for chest press and stayed at that weight for a long time while trading off with cable cross...