SQUATS!!!!

Krissy66 · 08-26-2008, 09:53 AM

Okay, so I finally bit the bullet and started doing squats. I am a beginner with these, so I hold myself steady using the back rail of the leg press machine to balance myself. I cannot believe how sore my thighs are. I was walking down some steps earlier today, and Man!, my legs feel like cement!. When I was doing them, they actually felt great. I did two sets of 10-12 of them, full squat, hammies touching backs of calves. I know they are great for you, but boy oh boy do I feel the burn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kimmiekoko · 08-26-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Krissy66

Okay, so I finally bit the bullet and started doing squats. I am a beginner with these, so I hold myself steady using the back rail of the leg press machine to balance myself. I cannot believe how sore my thighs are. I was walking down some steps earlier today, and Man!, my legs feel like cement!. When I was doing them, they actually felt great. I did two sets of 10-12 of them, full squat, hammies touching backs of calves. I know they are great for you, but boy oh boy do I feel the burn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have always loved doing squats. I started doing weight training when I was in my mid 20's. I'm sad now that I can no longer do these due to osteoarthritis in my hips, last time I did them about a year ago, it created a lot of pain in my hip/leg for weeks so I had to stop doing them along with other lower body weights and now I just play racquetball for strengthening.
But yeah, squats are excellent for shaping the thighs, and if you do the hack squat machine and leg press it really gives thighs a nice shape.
Love the burn!

Pleiades · 08-26-2008, 01:23 PM

I hate them. I love them. LOL

LoraJR72 · 08-26-2008, 01:29 PM

Try to do ballerina squats! You'll have nice calves along with nice glutes, calves, and quads! Feel the burn! I use kettle bells when I do squats, too.

inatic · 08-27-2008, 06:55 PM

love squat!

JakeSilv · 09-04-2008, 05:56 PM

it's all about squats, deadlifts and benchpress!! I think everything else is secondary (depending on your personal goals of course)-

I've noticed that when I squat and deadlift my strength goes up, pretty much all around. I actually hate to benchpress but I know it's a great exercise.

skinhealth · 09-04-2008, 10:21 PM

I was just reading your post about squats and thought about this video.
Found it when I was researching the Tabata method...

http://www.youtube dot com/watch?v=eDh1Cspl0jI

I so want to be able to do this someday!

inatic · 09-06-2008, 12:50 PM

the vid link isnt working.

Pleiades · 09-06-2008, 01:05 PM

If you replace the word dot with an actual . it will work

YouTube - Tabata Squats

Bobby · 09-06-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Pleiades

If you replace the word dot with an actual . it will work

YouTube - Tabata Squats

It says, "We're sorry, this video is no longer available."

Pleiades · 09-06-2008, 07:19 PM

Really? Wonder why they took it down. I watched it last week or so. It's pretty impressive.

Pleiades · 09-06-2008, 07:20 PM

It plays if you go to the actual URL. Embedding was disabled.

Pleiades · 09-06-2008, 07:22 PM

GRR. This board software is annoying as hell. I tried to just paste the URL as a link and it automatically embedded.

Pleiades · 09-06-2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Pleiades

YouTube - Tabata Squats

That link should work.

steph87 · 09-07-2008, 01:10 PM

Some one mentioned ballerina squats. What are they and how to I do them? Ne other can will created loooooonnnnggg looking legs and not just bulky?

SweetPoison2 · 09-07-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Pleiades

That link should work.

It works! I would need two new knees to pull that off!

mmam5 · 09-08-2008, 08:22 AM

One of the other links off of that one shows proper form to practice first and shows different things that go wrong to pay attention too (curving back, rolling on balls of feet) -so that you Don't hurt yourself, etc. Plus great to learn proper form for when you start adding weights to the squat

LaurenS11 · 09-08-2008, 08:59 AM

I cannot stand doing squats...but apparently they are good for you. I should probably start doing them again LOL

mmam5 · 09-11-2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LaurenS11

I cannot stand doing squats...but apparently they are good for you. I should probably start doing them again LOL

Can't say as I love them ... but I keep looking at Ileen's Butt and I wanna look just a little bit more like that

Sooooooooo I do them. I'm still learning how to do the ATF ... but at least go to parallel for most...

If you google Squats or go to youtube there are some great "how to" vids that show proper form and hints/tips to get the most out of the move.

inatic · 09-12-2008, 07:01 PM

Aww. thank you Marci!

this is a great one.

YouTube - Mark Rippetoe: Fixing the Squat: Hip Drive

Hanlie · 09-18-2008, 04:43 AM

I looooooove squats. Used to hate 'em. Saw what they did for me ... now I love 'em! It's probably the most compound strength exercise you can get. If you do just one thing for your legs - let it be squats!

inatic · 09-18-2008, 05:12 AM

and deadlifts!

ChaiLatté · 09-24-2008, 12:16 PM

Hah, I made the mistake of doing 50 squats, 50 lunges, and 50 calf raises in my last LBWO. Omg, my legs are still MISERABLE. I learned a lesson!

next time, maybe I'll start with just 20 of each!

SmileySue · 09-24-2008, 01:48 PM

I remember the first time I did squats. The next day, I thought all was well until I got in my van and tried to brake for a stop sign. I kid you not, it brought tears to my eyes - my butt was soooooo sore. I do squats alot now (very worth it!!) and I still sometimes get sore.

sadiebaby · 09-30-2008, 07:32 AM

I agree! Squats, deadlifts, and the dreaded "walking lunge"! Being 52 and having certain hip issues, I do the dead lifts, static lunges...(staying in one place), and sumo squats and the 45 degree press machine. Another one that makes me want to "toss my cookies" is the quad machine.

Good luck to all...Weight lifting rocks!

inatic · 09-30-2008, 07:22 PM

try bulgarian squats.. OUCH!

BrianSCohen · 10-02-2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by inatic

try bulgarian squats.. OUCH!

Do you mean "Bulgarian Split Squats?" Those are demanding, a combination of a squat and a lunge.

08-26-2008, 09:53 AM	#1
Krissy66 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 191 Gallery: Krissy66 Stats: 237/209/150 WOE: Low Carb/Atkins Start Date: June, 2008	SQUATS!!!! Okay, so I finally bit the bullet and started doing squats. I am a beginner with these, so I hold myself steady using the back rail of the leg press machine to balance myself. I cannot believe how sore my thighs are. I was walking down some steps earlier today, and Man!, my legs feel like cement!. When I was doing them, they actually felt great. I did two sets of 10-12 of them, full squat, hammies touching backs of calves. I know they are great for you, but boy oh boy do I feel the burn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

09-04-2008, 10:21 PM	#7
skinhealth Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 575 Gallery: skinhealth Stats: sz 16/sz 10/sz 6-8; 5'8, med. frame WOE: low carb/whole foods/organic/Weston A. Price Start Date: re-started Thanksgiving 2007	I was just reading your post about squats and thought about this video. Found it when I was researching the Tabata method... http://www.youtube dot com/watch?v=eDh1Cspl0jI I so want to be able to do this someday! Last edited by skinhealth : 09-04-2008 at 10:25 PM.

09-07-2008, 01:10 PM	#15
steph87 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 15 Gallery: steph87 Stats: 170/170/130 WOE: atkins slightly modified Start Date: Sept 7	ballerina squats and how to do them Some one mentioned ballerina squats. What are they and how to I do them? Ne other can will created loooooonnnnggg looking legs and not just bulky?

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08-26-2008, 01:23 PM	#3
Pleiades MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: OBX Posts: 1,772 Gallery: Pleiades Stats: 191/143.5/115 (5'2") WOE: BFFM/NROL Start Date: January 1, 2007	I hate them. I love them. LOL

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LoraJR72 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Over the river and through the woods... Posts: 4,573 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: LoraJR72 Stats: 186/132/127 - 5'6" WOE: Egg/Protein Fast Rotation Start Date: October 20, 2008	Try to do ballerina squats! You'll have nice calves along with nice glutes, calves, and quads! Feel the burn! I use kettle bells when I do squats, too.

08-27-2008, 06:55 PM	#5
inatic Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alpharetta,Ga. Posts: 12,582 Gallery: inatic Stats: 182/126.2 5'4 46!yo 16/4 5 kidlets later! WOE: Coach Supervised Start Date: LC since 2/02 B'building since 10/15/02	love squat!

09-04-2008, 05:56 PM	#6
JakeSilv Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3 Gallery: JakeSilv Stats: 306/248/190 WOE: Atkins	it's all about squats, deadlifts and benchpress!! I think everything else is secondary (depending on your personal goals of course)- I've noticed that when I squat and deadlift my strength goes up, pretty much all around. I actually hate to benchpress but I know it's a great exercise.

09-06-2008, 12:50 PM	#8
inatic Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alpharetta,Ga. Posts: 12,582 Gallery: inatic Stats: 182/126.2 5'4 46!yo 16/4 5 kidlets later! WOE: Coach Supervised Start Date: LC since 2/02 B'building since 10/15/02	the vid link isnt working.

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Pleiades MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: OBX Posts: 1,772 Gallery: Pleiades Stats: 191/143.5/115 (5'2") WOE: BFFM/NROL Start Date: January 1, 2007	Really? Wonder why they took it down. I watched it last week or so. It's pretty impressive.

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Pleiades MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: OBX Posts: 1,772 Gallery: Pleiades Stats: 191/143.5/115 (5'2") WOE: BFFM/NROL Start Date: January 1, 2007	It plays if you go to the actual URL. Embedding was disabled.

09-06-2008, 07:22 PM	#13
Pleiades MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: OBX Posts: 1,772 Gallery: Pleiades Stats: 191/143.5/115 (5'2") WOE: BFFM/NROL Start Date: January 1, 2007	GRR. This board software is annoying as hell. I tried to just paste the URL as a link and it automatically embedded.

09-08-2008, 08:22 AM	#17
mmam5 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 3,703 Gallery: mmam5 Stats: 150/125 Healthy, 5'4" 45 My REALage=35.6! WOE: whole foods	One of the other links off of that one shows proper form to practice first and shows different things that go wrong to pay attention too (curving back, rolling on balls of feet) -so that you Don't hurt yourself, etc. Plus great to learn proper form for when you start adding weights to the squat

09-08-2008, 08:59 AM	#18
LaurenS11 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 19 Gallery: LaurenS11 Stats: 183/155/135 Start Date: January 2008	I cannot stand doing squats...but apparently they are good for you. I should probably start doing them again LOL

09-18-2008, 04:43 AM	#21
Hanlie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 201 Gallery: Hanlie Stats: Start : 173 pounds, Goal : 132 pounds WOE: Atkins Start Date: 3 April 2007	I looooooove squats. Used to hate 'em. Saw what they did for me ... now I love 'em! It's probably the most compound strength exercise you can get. If you do just one thing for your legs - let it be squats!

09-18-2008, 05:12 AM	#22
inatic Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alpharetta,Ga. Posts: 12,582 Gallery: inatic Stats: 182/126.2 5'4 46!yo 16/4 5 kidlets later! WOE: Coach Supervised Start Date: LC since 2/02 B'building since 10/15/02	and deadlifts!

09-24-2008, 12:16 PM	#23
ChaiLatté Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Groton, MA Posts: 454 Gallery: ChaiLatté Stats: 267.5/237.5/155 WOE: Just keeping my carbs under 30g a day. Start Date: May 2008	Hah, I made the mistake of doing 50 squats, 50 lunges, and 50 calf raises in my last LBWO. Omg, my legs are still MISERABLE. I learned a lesson! next time, maybe I'll start with just 20 of each!

09-24-2008, 01:48 PM	#24
SmileySue Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 694 Gallery: SmileySue Stats: 332/132 WOE: Low carb and clean eating/whole foods Start Date: 9/05	I remember the first time I did squats. The next day, I thought all was well until I got in my van and tried to brake for a stop sign. I kid you not, it brought tears to my eyes - my butt was soooooo sore. I do squats alot now (very worth it!!) and I still sometimes get sore.

09-30-2008, 07:32 AM	#25
sadiebaby Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cairo, Egypt Posts: 157 Gallery: sadiebaby WOE: Living w/o starch or sugar Start Date: August 2008	I agree! Squats, deadlifts, and the dreaded "walking lunge"! Being 52 and having certain hip issues, I do the dead lifts, static lunges...(staying in one place), and sumo squats and the 45 degree press machine. Another one that makes me want to "toss my cookies" is the quad machine. Good luck to all...Weight lifting rocks!

09-30-2008, 07:22 PM	#26
inatic Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alpharetta,Ga. Posts: 12,582 Gallery: inatic Stats: 182/126.2 5'4 46!yo 16/4 5 kidlets later! WOE: Coach Supervised Start Date: LC since 2/02 B'building since 10/15/02	try bulgarian squats.. OUCH!