The biggest component of Starting Strength is obviously the back squat. The program calls for back squats 3 days a week, increasing the weight every workout.
When I was in college, our trainer only had us do front box squats. So crossfit was really my first experience with getting really deep in the hole on squats. I always thought I had strong legs, but now I know its impossible to get strong without working those muscles hard. My years since college consisted mostly of bodyweight exercises, P90x, cycling, running and a little triathlon. Nothing that would really build pure leg strength.
My first day of starting strength, I had to eat a lot of crow when my initial number was only 115 for back squats. I know I could have done more, but starting low ensures that I can improve my form and not hit a wall in 2 weeks. If I had started at 145, I would have been dead really soon.
Now, the workouts are getting harder, but I'm nailing all the reps, and I think my form is good. I think I have a little butt wink going on, so I'm going to video myself and see how it looks.
Work Sets:
Back squat 3x5@ 155
Dips 3x5 @ 25
Deadlift 1x5 @ 205
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