Old noob looking for advice

[RobInMA]

Hi, I’m looking to get started with the novice program. I lifted Start McRoberts beginner program 30 years ago. I made a lot of progress and got some help moving into intermediate territory before stopping due to life making other plans for me.

I’m 55 now and looking to restart for a third time back at square 1.

I need to make some substitutions and wanted to be sure this was in alignment with the program.

Squats: I plan to use a marrs bar. I have shoulder ROM issues and can’t do back squats with a straight bar.

Deadlifts: I may do straight bar sumo, or I may do trap bar deadlifts. TBD.

Pull ups (when it’s time): I want to start with lay pull downs or chest supported rows with either a low pulley or an open trap bar on an incline bench.

How does this sound to people here?

[Mark Rippetoe]

Sounds like you don't want to do the program.

Looking for online coach with some special considerations

[RobInMA]

Actually, I WANT to do the program, I just am not sure my ROM allows it without some considerations for types of squats and deadlifts. I was not sure if the program was adaptable around that.