So many contradictions...

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I'm on the SS forums and a member there sells custom micro plates he makes at his family's CNC shop I believe. I got a set for $30 which has as small as 1/8lb up to 2.5lb plates. You can also find them on amazon, elitefts, rogue fitness, etc.

No you're doing it correctly for deads. Another option is to take those plastic step things they use for aerobics classes and use that to prop the bar up. Ht what you're doing is fine.

SS is meant for beginners and novices. Don't be bummed about your lifts bc squats for example should be going up 15-30lbs a week in the beginning which is incredibly fast progress. Keep hitting it hard and be patient. Progress will come in bits and spurts. Consistency is what will make or break you.

I signed up on the forum and posted a thread but it never got posted. It was actually regarding my question here so i am glad I am getting answers.
I am going to look into buying those plates online. I'm looking for standard olympic barbell weights, right?
15-30lbs is what scares me. My legs feel like they are giving out on my last set of squatting 75. Thats why I wanted to do 10lbs incriments. I can't see jumping 30lbs by the end of this week!

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I signed up on the forum and posted a thread but it never got posted. It was actually regarding my question here so i am glad I am getting answers.
I am going to look into buying those plates online. I'm looking for standard olympic barbell weights, right?
15-30lbs is what scares me. My legs feel like they are giving out on my last set of squatting 75. Thats why I wanted to do 10lbs incriments. I can't see jumping 30lbs by the end of this week!

Your account needs to get approved by Mark or Staff over there first. Usually takes a few days. Yes any standard plates will work. Just google micro plates and many should come up. My first few weeks on SS I had my squat going up 15lbs per workout or 45lbs per week lol. It's doable but I was eating in a surplus whereas you're maintaining/cutting. You shouldn't be having much difficulty getting weight on the bar the first few weeks. There may be form or other issues that need addressing.