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    Should I get a trainer to show me how to squat / deadlift?

    I've been going to the gym for quite a while and taught myself many of the exercises through reading books etc. I usually use a slow cadence and have never had any injuries. However I have avoided certain exercises that look somewhat injury prone even though they are probably the best such as squats, deadlifts, barbell rows.

    Are they really as hard to perform as I have been told and will I need supervision whilst learning them or is it fine to read books like starting strength to teach me everything I need? Also what is a good weight to start with on these exercises and how fast should I start increasing the weight once the technique has been practised?
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    I'm pretty sure Rippetoe wouldn't have gone through the trouble of writing 62 pages detailing how to squat if he didn't think you could learn from a book.
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    its really not rocket science but do what you want.

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    Most people that didnt do a strength training program in HS probably taught themselves how to DL and squat. I know I didnt. Its really not that difficult.
    And increase the weight when you feel you are ready.
    Practice the squatting movement with no bar, then try the bar, then add weight.
    Same with dl.
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    If you have the money pay Rippetoe to show you.
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    They are fairly easy to learn. Squats more so than deadlifts though IMO. I'm still sharpening up my deadlift.
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    buy th SS book, its a great resource to have. You will learn them by trial and error.
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    read

    watch videos

    watch other people at the gym

    ask people with good squat form for help

    if you see a good trainer, ask them.
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    read

    watch videos

    watch other people at the gym

    ask people with good squat form for help

    if you see a good trainer, ask them.
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