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Ditto. I was reading this and wondering when someone was going to slap some reality into this thread.

Agree post a vid or check your form.

Until then you could try wearing either knee pads or maybe a padded bra.
Just saying...

Disagree and disagree.



Agree, and you shouldn't be jerking all around like you're having a seizure (maybe if you are new to lifting).
Just ask someone in your gym to spot you. It won't take...

Ripptoe on basic squat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kawBY5p29fQ

Agreed. This is my first thought as well.

One good practice I've seen is to stand facing a wall with 2-3 inches distance from your toe to the wall. Squat (with no weight, your just form checking)...

I bet this exercise might get around.

Again, Yes and Yes.

Most importantly though, educate yourself. Your first concern is proper form.
There is a plethora of info on proper form, search for it.

After that just start out lite. If,...

X2.

Numbers always go inside. I thought that was just a universal law. :)

When I use DB's, the numbers have to be inside and facing me.

And I rack the plates with #'s facing out.

My lifting Chi...

This could be used as cheap PCT. :)

Just curious, never seen anyone use 2x4's strapped to their chest for BP's.
What's the point in this?

The bar should be on your legs when you start your decent and follow your legs all the way down and up (which is why, if done correctly, you will have marks on your shins).

There are a number of...

No offense, but I have to argue here. I can see some of your logic if we assume the lifter is max'n this lift. Be we don't know that.

Maybe I am wrong, but when I have a spotter I generally don't...

If you look at the video, he dropped it on his chest, not his throat.

But, I use a thumb under grip and have for years. Watching this video you can see a very big error. He lifts with the meat of...

1. This sounds a little too low.

Everything else sound spot on. :)

Here is an article that will help explain it for you (even has a few pictures).

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/schultz51.htm

BTW, 30-45 degrees is what I've always read.

Great progress! Stay motivated, you'll get there.

I would caution that you watch your back. On that third (I think) video where you had the sqauts and DL's, You started to use your back more.
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Here is an exerpt from a site with Rippetoes information:
http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/Starting_Strength_Wiki

"Grip should be close, just outside of shoulder width. Elbows should stay...

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ#Starting_Strength:_A_Simple_and_Practical_Guide_for_Coaching_Beginners

Starting Strength: A Simple and Practical Guide for Coaching BeginnersStarting...

A quick thought:
I think you might want to space your Deadlifts further away from your leg day and drop the SLD's from your leg day routine.

Thoughts?