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Great article! After reading it, it seems like stronglifts 5X5 is the thing to do.

I followed it for a while until some guy at the gym said I was doing squats wrong (he was wrong), I ended up injuring my (already weak) back and never properly recovered. Now I'm not sure if I should try pick it up again. Free weights get a bit scary as from a certain weight, you really need a buddy.

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Could you elaborate on how you injured your back so that we can learn what to avoid?

When doing Squats and Deadlifts, make sure you lift if your legs and not your back.

Don't be afraid to hire a (credible) personal trainer who knows how to do barbell lifts to coach you on correct form. It may take several weeks to get the form exactly right, but it's worth it so you don't get injured.

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