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Wow thanks for all the advice, I see a gold's gym near me has some ACE and ACSM certified trainers. I'll give them a call tomorrow.



I'm following the plan I linked to exactly, so I'm doing...

I'm currently 8 weeks into this variation of the Rippetoe workout :
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/wotw52.htm

The problem is my lower back really hurts for day's after I perform a deadlift....

Hey Pimp-n, did you do any arm work, or was that strictly Rippetoe's program?

I just finished my 2nd day, didn't think I was going to make the squats as my legs were still pretty sore but I...

Excellent craze9, that was good stuff!

Thanks again for the replies.
I just finished my first workout, holy crap that took it out of me!
Previously I worked body parts seperate (Chest/sholders/tri's, Back & Bi's, then legs.)
Doing...

Thanks, that's really what I was looking for. I guess I can give it a try for 6 weeks or so.
Oh, and I'm doing plenty of reading! I just didn't want to spend 10 hours trying to find the answer...

I'm a beginning lifter wanting to put on some bulk (tired of being skinny.)

I'm very interested in Rippetoe's program, but would like some advice on how I should implement it.

Some background:...

Yep, weighed it myself, it's actually right at 34lbs and it is a full 7'.
Bummer I thought I was getting such a good deal.

Edit: Haven't noticed a weight difference in plates either, I would...

I just bought my 300 lb Olympic set at Sport's Authority and noticed good gains the first night... Too good in fact.

Turns out the stinking barbell weighs only 35 pounds!! DOH!

How weird is...

Thank you very much for the replies!

After the good advice and continued reading I'm leaning toward NOT buying the leg extension machine.

For myself I'm working toward size, however my wife...

I'm building my home gym, so far I have a squat rack (power cage) ,smith machine w/ cables, & dumbell set.
The only thing I"m really lacking is a good leg extension/curl machine (the ones on both...