Nicely said.....really looking forward to learning more from you.really like the mode of thinking behind the article and the idea of sticking to the basics or more importantly sticking to what works for u! in my opinion revamping entire training routines is not a good idea. for everyone that lifts there are always "core" lifts we have for every bodypart. for example incline barbell press may be a staple in one's routine and it may be that lift that is your bread and butter in terms of power and overall development so of course u keep it in.
the one issue i do have is when it comes to bodybuilders. as bodybuilders we are trying to achieve many different variables when it comes to our physiques. that being said of course many of us do have our staple exercises and even routines but the key to being a great bodybuilder is the ability to adapt your lifting technique or style to allow u to improve lagging areas of your physique. for example if some knows their back is weak bodypart and more specifically their lower lat and lower lat insertion is the main deficiency then the appropriate steps must be taken to focus on that area. many people competing today have this issue and very little are doing anything intelligent to address it. the old moto comes into play that if something is lagging then u just train it harder and heavier. the thing is though my guess is these people have been training this lagging bodypart "harder" and "heavier" and they still don't see a marked improvement. the reason is u must lower the weight and do things like adjust hand position, head position, or even arm angle if u ever want to really hit the area properly. having said that the lifts that are staple lifts are still in there but the mechanics and intention of the lift have to completely change.
so wtf am i getting at? lol
in order to constantly improve as a bodybuilder there must be room for incorporation of new techniques and exercises to allow your body to develop fully but those lifts that got u to the size and strength u have already attained must be kept in as they are the foudation to the house.
i don't speak on powerlifting principles of training because i know next nothing about them. you guys are crazy bastards and i respect the hell out u