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I'll consider taking vids of the lifts. I can see the benefit of doing that for sure. To clarify, I don't think it has gotten bad yet. There isn't any inflammation. I can walk and move my leg without limitations in motion without even feeling it. When I feel it is when I start lifting heavy and afterwards for the next few…
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Thanks for the suggestions all. I've definitely been trying to focus on form, but I do only have the videos and they don't give a very objective look at what I'm actually doing. I've considered getting a few sessions with a personal trainer just to verify my form and correct any issues I'm having. I'll consider this more…
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Thanks for the reply!! SL does have squats every workout. For warm up, I start with the bar and do about 6 sets of increased weight until I get to my actual workout weight and then do 5 sets of 5 reps with rests between. Should I be doing something else for warmup beyond that? Hadn't thought of doing squats without weight…
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As others have recommended, Stronglifts 5x5. I started it a few weeks ago and it is so simple and easy to follow. There are videos showing how to properly perform each exercise, an app that will help you track your exercise (including timers and alarms for sets!), and it lays it all out for you in terms of how much to…
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You're almost 43 years old. How long did it take you to gain the weight and excess body fat? You have to set up realistic expectations for your weight loss and fitness journey. It didn't get bad overnight and it isn't going to be fixed overnight. I was approximately 60+ lbs overweight this past Christmas and I have since…
