Doc doesn't want me to do any lifting that involves bending over for a while. So my Rippetoe's Starting Strength program is officially on hold. He also suggested I take a Glucosamine and Chondroitin supplement. He admitted there is debate as to the effectiveness of these to help joint movement, but they won't hurt. I need to work on loosening up my back and keeping it loose. My back feels 100% since yesterday's appointment, but it will likely bother me again if I put strain on it again too soon.

I need to come up with a Plan B routine. Yesterday I went to the gym for cardio and tried one of the leg press machines without any weight. It felt good, so I'm thinking about replacing Squats with Leg Press for now. I plan to replace Rows with a Lying T-Bar Row. I can still do Military Press and Bench Press. I'll also add Abs as soon as I can.

So I just need a Deadlift replacement(s). I'm not sure there will be anything to replace Deadlift without bending, but I'd like to do something in it's place.

Depending on if my new routine doesn't work out or if I do not keep progressing with it, I may need to change my goals temporarily. I could still stand to lose about 10 pounds more of fat, so I could focus on burning fat and maintaining as much muscle as possible until I'm able to get back to the program. But I would like to keep progressing my strength first if possible.

Any suggestions or advice is welcome.

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