Knee pain during Beginner Template

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I’m starting to experience knee pain during Beginner Template, and wanted to ask your thoughts on how to proceed…

About a year ago, I did Starting Strength’s Novice Linear Progression (SSNLP) and my knees were REALLY sore by the end of it. Put aside my heel-lifted weight lifting shoes, which helped some, and saw a Sports Medicine MD, who told me to do really light weights and limited range of motion.

That sounds like a less-than-optimal approach, given what I’ve heard on the Pain and Rehab podcasts, and my need to build and maintain muscle mass (I’m 63 years old).

I’m only on week 2 of the BT. Should I continue on and see what happens (watchful waiting), or are there some adjustments I should make immediately?

Thanks.

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This article describes the initial adjustments we recommend when individuals are experiencing pain in the gym:

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Thanks, Dr. Baraki.

I’m now at the end of week 4, and knees are feeling good.

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