Help starting out

[echard47]

First, let me say that I am totally sold on Starting Strength and I really want to do this program perfectly.

My confusion comes from choosing weights for the first month or so of workouts. How hard should the sets be? I have chosen weights such that I had to focus and exert myself, but the form was perfect (to the degree that I am capable) and no question of failing a rep. So, if my next time squatting a 5 lb increase feels super easy, do I just forget that set and do 3x5 at a 10-15-20lb increase?

Yes, I know, when in doubt err on the side of progressing slowly—but I am eating, sleeping, and injecting my milk intravenously.

Rank novice/age 28

Thank you
Let me know if any clarification is needed

[Mark Rippetoe]

Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training, 3rd edition (Current Revision, Paperback) – The Aasgaard Company

[eddieolong]

There are so many things you need to understand to even begin to speak the same language. Read the book and/or hire a coach, but read the book.