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Originally Posted by khanrava
Already starting to have back/neck/wrist pain from sitting at a computer all day and never moving.
Motorized, adjustable desks are getting more affordable. Ikea just came out with one. For a sedentary job, alternating between standing and sitting is a big improvement over sitting the whole time.
SS is all about strength. Ripp doesn't mince words in his opening.
I think Cressey/Robertson's Assess & Correct is a nice adjunct to SS which focuses on the mobility and proprioception aspects, which tend to be sorely lacking in 1st world individuals. McGill's Ultimate Back Performance & Fitness is a great read for understanding the long term health of your back.
Lifts look quite good for a beginner to me. Your head cranes on the DLs, and changes angle on the squats, which seems to be the case for every beginner, and which I believe suggests insufficient proprioception to safely lift near failure. But, of course you have a long time before you need to lift near failure to continue gaining strength.
Very nice start, good luck!