First time doing StrongLifts

chel325

Soooo I went to the gym today (I like sunday afternoons because the guys don't hog the weight room :P) and did my first StrongLifts routine.

I did 45 pound squat, 45 pound Bench press and 45 pound barbell row.

I feel pretty proud of myself for even attempting because I was always intimidated and nervous to get out there.

One problem I noticed I'm having is with the bench press my feet can't really touch the ground. I'm only 4'11.
Is it okay to press with the tips of my feet touching the floor? I'm assuming not.. haha.

reidsurrett

Good for you!

The main problem with your feet not touching is when you move up to heavier weights, you won't have as much leverage to push the bar back up. I'd suggest getting a couple of the step boxes or something solid so you can have that leverage.

Liftng4Lis

That's fantastic, Great job!

chel325

thanks guys! I was thinking of using weights under my feet maybe

MagnumBurrito

Arch your back a little and see if that helps. You don't need to do as extreme as the video below but some arch is fine. Make sure you aren't using the back of your head for force though. Pick it up and let your hair touch the bench. It should be like a millimeter off the bench.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FV2stv8Iplk

meshashesha2012

great job! weights under the feet are fine.. just make sure your feet are flat and tight on the floor, make sure to engage your back and scapula as well kinda of like the back of you is tight and coiled like a spring

3laine75

Fabulous! Go you

I f you can't get a good foothold by arching your back, try stacking plates at the side to get your feet on.