Originally Posted by
J. Killmond
Not sure why you were doing a 9-rep set. The Starting Strength novice linear progression is warmup sets, followed by three work sets of 5 reps of the same weight with a rest interval in between each work set (only one work set for deadlift). In your case, that should have been 55x5x3, with a 5-7 minute rest between sets. Then you come back for the next work out and do the same thing, increasing the work set weight from the previous workout. Bench press increases initially will be 5 pounds, then 1-3 pounds.
Apologies for not answering your question, as the form checks are done by the coaches!