hey guys, i've just started working out again but am already having some issues so wanted to check in here.
so i havent worked out in close to a year. i just restarted on mon. am doing starting strength again.
now first concern is, im
feeling something slight in my left knee. i
wouldnt say its pain, yet, but feels like it might get there. which is concerning because its still an empty bar. and resting is not the answer obviously, since i couldnt have had a longer rest.
i
wouldnt say i have any injuries but i was working out pretty regularly in the first few months of 2014, and i do remember in feb and march
i wasnt squatting because my left knee was a bit tender. but in april i had started squatting again so i figured i'm OK.
i should also mention that
i'm feeling sensation in my back as well. in the past i've had a weak lower back, and i think that was
aggravated by working out. was never really sure. but now through going to a chiropractor i dont get back pain anymore. but after these 2 sessions, again doing just an empty bar, although
im not experiencing any real pain yet, it seems like i might soon.
i realize when you do compound lifts you can easily fuck up your body but im really careful with form. not saying im perfect but i was being careful for sure. ive attached a video, hope you can let me know.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=LSiVxdU1LRI
btw i should add,
gaining strength is not necessarily my top priority. #1 would be something simple, #2 would be fat loss, and strength gain is #3. with that said i still went with SS because i'm most familiar with it, and because i figure losing fat is 80% a function of diet not exercise. let me know if you suggest changing the workout as well.
thanks!
dan
ps - i'm looking up in the video even though SS says to look down. i used to look down for the longest time but i felt it was hard to keep my chest upright when doing so, my hips had a tendency to come up higher than they should in relation to my back while looking down. looking up fixes that. that's why i do that. if its a big deal let me know.