Front squats are a little tricky (balance and flexibility in both hips and arms/wrists matter), but as with any movement, starting light (prop or unloaded bar) isn't going to hurt anyone (well, anyone who's not already hurt or missing body parts).
I just looked up Boostrap Squats. Not sold, but Dan John is a solid guy.
Cycling's OK for lower body, but I'd pick erging (indoor rowing) for a better whole-body warm-up.
Huge fan of the basic Rippetoe movements: squats, deads, bench, press (a/k/a shoulder press), chins, rows, and power cleans.
Front squats are a little tricky (balance and flexibility in both hips and arms/wrists matter), but as with any movement, starting light (prop or unloaded bar) isn't going to hurt anyone (well, anyone who's not already hurt or missing body parts).
I just looked up Boostrap Squats. Not sold, but Dan John is a solid guy.
Cycling's OK for lower body, but I'd pick erging (indoor rowing) for a better whole-body warm-up.
Huge fan of the basic Rippetoe movements: squats, deads, bench, press (a/k/a shoulder press), chins, rows, and power cleans.