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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01-08-2009, 08:03 PM #1
Should I get a trainer to show me how to squat / deadlift?
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01-08-2009, 08:05 PM #2
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01-08-2009, 08:16 PM #3
its really not rocket science but do what you want.
http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/Videos
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01-08-2009, 09:15 PM #4
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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.I'm the guillotine waiting for the head that wears the crown
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01-08-2009, 10:33 PM #5
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01-08-2009, 10:36 PM #6
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01-09-2009, 06:14 AM #7
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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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01-10-2009, 01:59 AM #8
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01-10-2009, 02:07 AM #9
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