Hey Zack, I've been following you since the days you had <1k subs on youtube. I've always found your advice helpful and easy to digest, and I find these Q&As very helpful. I'm a computer programmer by trade but over the years I've grown a passion for fitness and weightlifting since starting CrossFit in 2016; but I was always that recreational weightlifter you talked about in one of your videos so many years ago. You know, the guy or gal who does it kind of on the side next to CrossFit and randomly attempts PRs, expecting results to occur. I also would never bother to seek out a WL coach. I told myself it's because I didn't need one, but really I was just scared and my ego was in the way. Last year, largely thanks to your "Why You Should Compete" stuck in the back of my mind, I joined USAW, found a coach, and entered my first local meet as a 39 year old masters. And it was a blast! While I was there I also decided to get my USAW L1 so that one day I could have the option of teaching others. Anyways, starting next week I might be introducing a beginner to the sport of weightlifting, and I found your answer about beginner progression very helpful. Thanks for everything you do man. Keep it up!
