[chaddukes]

Hello Folks,

I'm getting closer and closer to my weight loss goals. I suspect I'll be there in about 6-8 weeks. Afterwards I'm looking to start a program to increase strength. Starting Strength has been recommended for me. I haven't bought the book yet, but I've been reading up on the program and I have a few concerns.

Little back ground:
34 years old.
5'10"
176lbs. (Down from 245)
Been training for about 8 months. But, I had very limited equipment so I've been doing the best that I can with what little I had and slowly aquiring more equipment.
As of right now I don't have a squat rack, though I intend to build one from 4x4's, 2x6's, and heavy iron pipes.
I may, or may not have a training partner for this program. I have a friend that I often workout with but I'm not sure that he would want to do this program. So, I may not have a spotter.
I have a fairly sedentary job, and three kids. This makes my non-training life a little less active than I'd like.

Concerns:
Squats three times per week? Yeesh!
Only three sets of Deadlifts over a two week period?
Bench Press, Military Press.....where's the upper body pulling?
No unilateral work?
Power Cleans: I've never done them, and I hear that its not ideal to try to learn without a coach (which I can't afford).

I have no doubts that this program works. I'm certainly not trying to say that I know better than Rippetoe....no way. But, I'm concerned that this program may not be the best for me, or my situation.

Any insights?

Thanks,
Chad