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It's not just the muscles that need rest, it is the nervous system too. And Like truesoldier said, small muscle groups don't need that much training. Bis, tris and shoulders get hit very hard on chest and back movements.

guldukat hit the nail on the head. Try a Pl or a low volume high frequency. Most people don't grow well from high volume. You should be making small consistent strength gains just about every week. The nervous system is the key to making those gains. In case you didn't notice, I'm big fan of...

you should have read the article. Max effort strength is very important. IMO Muscular endurance from weight training is not the same type of endurance needed for being in the ring.

Training frequency is very important. Most people don't do well working a bodypart once a week. But with a higher frequency, a person needs to reduce the volume lifted on that day.

Excellent posts Nature Boy, I was going to say the same thing about increasing explosive strength.

Anything 90% or greater will have the affect. I would stick to your plan but when your squat weight doesn't move up, switch exercises the following week. Try doing good mornings instead, they really help strengthen the squat. Then when your strength stagnates with them, try another squat variation.

A trainer that is seeking for density and strength should stay between 1-5 reps. Where as if you are looking more for size, a person would do higher reps. Since you are looking to stay the same size I would suggest staying in the 1-5 rep range with only a few sets per exercise.

One or two classes a week is not going to slow down weight gain.

Read Dave Tate's article "Top 10 deadlifting mistakes" on elitefts.com. I would hotlink it but I don't know how. Very good article.

If it is hurting you to do cleans, then don't do them. Personally, I'm not a big fan of them anyways. If you do cleans to build explosiveness, try box squats instead.

I have performed them in the past quite extensively and have had no problems with pain but all they do for me is pump them up.

I have trouble with forearms also. I believe that heavy ass back work, deads and static holds work the best. Wrist curls tear the hell out of my tendons.

I say drop all the volume work. Hit them 2-3 times a week, with one exercise each of 2-3 sets. IMO high frequency is the best way to bring up a lagging group.

I would say using the trap bar is more of a squat than anything.

once a week