Lifting and when to push

jfrancis89

in a newbie to lifting but pretty excited about it nonetheless.

My first time ever deadlifting I threw 2x45(225) on the bar and and lifted it up rather impressed with myself. By the third rep my back was shot and I needed a few weeks to rest due to bad form.

I've learned somewhat better form and also dropped down to 135lbs until I get more comfortable with the movement (I'm 6'4 so it's still a bit awkward)

I'm also doing back squats and various presses (overhead, db for example)

I'm just wondering now that I've progressed from the pain of poor form and sore joints to the welcome soreness of doms(much better than a sore back) as I progress do I push hard early to see what I can do or do I just slowly add weight and take my time until I plateau?

I'm more comfortable now using less weight as before I was more afraid of my image at the gym... Fortunately I looked in the mirror at my gut and realized lifting light isn't so bad after all as no ones expecting much to begin with besides myself.

Anyways thanks in advance for your input

Sued0nim

Agree with a decent programme, just pick one and follow it ...the one above or

http://stronglifts.com/5x5/
https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/jason-blaha-ice-cream-fitness-5x5-novice-workout

There are others

DavPul

Advance slowly and steadily. Your muscles might be strong enough but your form will be suspect until you have enough reps under your belt up have it locked in. Also, your tendons and ligaments advance much more slowly than your muscles so moving up slowly gives them a chance to keep up and avoid injuries

SonyaCele

progress slowly. super super important, slow and steady

californiagirl2012

I agree with all of the above. There are so many programs designed to progression, and changing things up to work at different angles and differnt intensity so you don't get over use injuries. It's very fun and empowering isn't it?

professionalHobbyist

It would be wise to find a trainer or get a good book website to follow a system

2 weeks light and learn form

Then add some weight

If you are new your body will respond quickly

There is much more in play than just a muscle

Connective tissue and skeletal structure

Let your body get used to this new fresh hell you are exposing it to

Ironmaiden4life

DavPul wrote: »

Advance slowly and steadily. Your muscles might be strong enough but your form will be suspect until you have enough reps under your belt up have it locked in. Also, your tendons and ligaments advance much more slowly than your muscles so moving up slowly gives them a chance to keep up and avoid injuries

THIS ^^^^

Most newbie injuries are caused by poor form and strength imbalances between the musculature and connective tissues. Never sacrifice form for weight even if that means you're nickel and dimeing the weight up every couple of weeks.

labohn91

Get on a liner program and don't push till you can't make any more progress like 6 months in.

Grey skull lp
Starting strength (the vastly over rated program)
ICF beginner program
Bunch of others