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  • Purpose: counter desk-driven pain and fragility by building whole-body strength.

  • Core idea: ergonomics reduces triggers; barbell strength raises tolerance and recovery capacity.

  • Safety and scope:

    • Over 18; medical clearance when needed.
    • Start light; technique first; add load only when reps stay controlled.

  • Why barbell powerlifting for desk workers:

    • High benefit per minute; simple movements; measurable progression.
    • Trains posture under load: bracing, spinal alignment, hip hinge, scapular control.

  • Novice progression model:

    • Linear loading: add ~2.5 kg (~5 lb) each session early on.
    • Early phase: fast gains from motor learning and coordination, plus some muscle.
    • Typical arc: months to ~1 year of rapid progress; large fraction of eventual strength reached.

  • Lifts and the desk-body problems they target:

    • Squat: legs + trunk stiffness; neutral neck; shoulders set; core brace; hip-knee tracking.
    • Press / bench variants: upper back and shoulders; counter rounding and weak scapular support.
    • Deadlift: posterior chain; safe picking-up mechanics; back strength through braced hinging.

  • Minimal novice template:

    • Frequency: ~3 sessions/week with rest days between.
    • Main work: squat + press/bench + deadlift as the base lifts.
    • Sets/reps: 3×5 per lift (or similar simple work sets).
    • Time: short sessions; most time spent resting between heavy sets.

  • Recovery rules:

    • Rest days are part of training; heavy loading needs recovery.
    • Sleep and food support progress; add load next session when recovery and form allow.

  • Long-run frame:

    • Consistency beats complexity; basic barbell work compounds.
    • Add variation later after the novice progression stalls.

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