i could do squats due to a weak tendon in my knee? its why i dont play rugby anymore and started gym. my knees fine now tho. and what length in years would u consider a beginner?
Squats will strengthen your knee then.
Have you read PTCs beginner program yet. He says your a beginner until you can squat 140, bench 100 and deadlift 180.
What are you lifts?
Don't think of being a beginner as a bad thing. It's actually a good thing. You will never make progress as fast as you do when your a beginner, especially If you do a beginner program like PTC shows.