Youll feel it where ever you are weakest. your probably feeling the control muscles being used now that you are using free weights.
in between sets i didnt wait too long. make sure to keep the body moving to keep the blood flowing, windmills with arms, stretches, tht sort of thing. most times you are lifting with a partner. by the time he is done its time to get back on.
as far as the girl friend having to save ya....it happens. its a draw back of not having a partner. but, you may want to consider lowering your weight some. safety first. if you have no one around to help you it would suck to get in a bad situation.
