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I'm just going to post random [censored] in here when I need help on my form. Today I did Pendlay rows for the first time in my life. Hopefully you guys can help me out.

1) How much should an untrained, 6'0 skinny 160lb 19 year old row? I just did a few with 45 and it felt way too easy. However, when I look online.... people don't seem to row that much. Obv I should be way below other people, so I don't think I'm doing it right if 45lbs is super easy.
2) I feel like the exercise is working my legs more than anything else. I have to stop because of my legs (squats = they're toast)

I kept my back arched/straight the entire time, according to my gf.

Also, I haven't done any warm-up sets. How do you guys work in warm up sets? How long of a break after your warm-up do you hit your main 3x5 or whatever? I feel like a warm-up is a workout in itself and will lower my 5RM for the workout.

Some questions for ATG squats:
I feel like my ass is working too much. I have a hard time going straight down and up. It feels like I lean forward a bit before heading back up. Also, sometimes my feet twist... this is probably super bad, isn't it?

Standing military press:
How far do you lean back?

I'm going to give the Rippetoe program a go starting on Sunday. I'm trying to get my form down for now. I'll also be starting with some low weights.

60 Squat (Don't think this can be right, but w/e. I've had surgery on a knee and my legs have always been skinny)
110 Bench
60 Standing Military Press
110 Deadlift
?? Pendlay Rows