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How to go past intermediate level?

Currently stalling with my current plan. I've been working out consistently for about \~3 years now and need some ideas on how to start progressing again. Been doing 3 days on and 2 days off, I tried 3 days on and 1 day off but wasn't enough time for me to recover. Current workout for last year or so is:

*** # Current Plan Chest & Triceps & Shoulders:

* Barbell Bench: 3x(5-10) * Weighted Dips: 2x10 * Triceps push downs: 2x10 * Dumbbell incline press: 2x8 * Standing dumbbell fly: 3x10 * Dumbbell Front Raise: 2x10

Back & Biceps:

* pull ups/chin ups: 4xfailure * single arm row: 2x8 * Bicep curls: 3x10 * Reverse dumbbell fly: 3X10 * Modified (easier) dragon flag: 3xfailure * Deadlifts: 2x5

Legs:

* Barbell squats: 3x5 * Barbell hip thrusts: 2x12 * Lunges: 2x10 (each leg)

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# Current Stats

Weight: 160 lbs (Was ~177lbs Nov. 2025)

Height: 5'9''

Current bench marks:

* Max bench: ~210 lbs (Long term goal is 225) * Max pull ups: 18 body weight, 7 with 45lb plate * Max Dips: 10 w/ 55lb belt * Max Deadlift: ~405 lbs * Max Squat: 195x10 (Never tried max)

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Progress has been very slow for me the last 6 to 12 months. I take most sets to failure, been trying to dial that back closer to 1 to 2 reps from failure. I've pretty much been doing the exact same workout for over a year now and just adding weight/reps as I can. I need some advice on how to break through this intermediate phase I'm stuck in, any advice or tips is much appreciated!

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