chest and back - no progress

[nlmorgan]

I've done a first wave of HST training and put on 2 inches on my legs and an inch on my arms which was fantastic.

However my chest/back measurement hasn't moved.

I've tried different routines since and it doesn't matter what combination I use I just cannot get beyond 41inches.

Typical excercises are dumbell press, cable crossover and dips for chest, with chins, barbell rows and deadlifts for my back.

Any suggestions?

 

[Totentanz]

Show us your entire routine.

To specialize on upper body, I would recommend going with the big lifts. Dump crossovers and DB press. Do Bench, Dips, Bentover Rows with proper form, Weighted Chins, Deadlifts. Do minimal leg work. Deadlifts once a week and squats the other two days is enough for legs if you really want to focus on upper body.
Hit it hard too. During the 5s, I would be doing something like this:

Mon/Fri

4-5x5 Bench
4-5x5 Bentover Rows
3-5x5 Military Press
2x5 Squats

Wed

4-5x5 Weighted Dips
4-5x5 Weighted Chins
3-5x5 Push Press
2x5 Deadlifts

Do at least four weeks of 5s. I would definitely progress into negatives on the weighted dips and chins, but keep at your 5 RM with everything else for as long as you can. Eat a ton of food, and if you don't put any inches on your chest/back, I'd be baffled.