30 day squat challenge anyone?

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  • dparent01
    dparent01 Posts: 35 Member
    Sounds like a great challenge ... count me in. FR sent.
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    I want to give this a go too. What are the rules? Is there a particular form to follow? Have to go down to parallel? Using hand weights?

    Just want to make sure I'm doing the right thing :)

    Here's the ACSM guidelines on the right thing

    http://www.acsm.org/about-acsm/media-room/news-releases/2011/08/01/acsm-issues-new-recommendations-on-quantity-and-quality-of-exercise

    Resistance Exercise

    Adults should train each major muscle group two or three days each week using a variety of exercises and equipment.
    Very light or light intensity is best for older persons or previously sedentary adults starting exercise.
    Two to four sets of each exercise will help adults improve strength and power.
    For each exercise, 8-12 repetitions improve strength and power, 10-15 repetitions improve strength in middle-age and older persons starting exercise, and 15-20 repetitions improve muscular endurance.
    Adults should wait at least 48 hours between resistance training sessions.
  • justjenny
    justjenny Posts: 529 Member
    I'm in! Sending a request your way...
  • SlytherinBat
    SlytherinBat Posts: 53 Member
    I'm in!
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I'm in. I did a similar challenge a few months ago. This time I'll kick up the weight a bit.
  • fourtwingles
    fourtwingles Posts: 43 Member
    okay I am going to do it but my skinny minny fitness daughter said I should start with 20 or 30 and go up from there. I will find out tomorrow how many I am going to do. We are going to be camping so I will have to do them in the camper.:laugh:
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    OP, are you going to create a group where we log our progress?
  • suzieqsmart
    suzieqsmart Posts: 47
    day 1 - 50 - check!
  • skyekeeper
    skyekeeper Posts: 286 Member
    I've done this before and so need to do it again. You can add me! I'm in!
  • nich0lsduck
    nich0lsduck Posts: 5 Member
    So a couple of people have asked about proper form and which type are we doing. I have to say I only know of I kind of squat which is what I am doing. I guess it is safe to say that you can do what works for you. Weight or no weights? That is up to you. I personally am not using weights. Hope this helps! Tomorrow we start!
  • marhod5
    marhod5 Posts: 84 Member
    I started this last month, but gave up after a few days. I'm ready for the challenge now!
  • scrummy92
    scrummy92 Posts: 81 Member
    Sounds like a nice supplement to what I'm already doing. Count me in!
  • 1990sophia1990
    1990sophia1990 Posts: 225 Member
    Oo I'm doing this toooo! :)
  • deannafaye94
    deannafaye94 Posts: 20 Member
    I'm in! Did day 3 today so I'm a few days ahead but I'll just repeat some days at the end!
  • goodtimezzzz
    goodtimezzzz Posts: 640 Member
    **** i am already at 250,,,,but I will start much higher!!
  • sherrirb
    sherrirb Posts: 1,649 Member
    In!

    Add meh if ya doin it too!
  • mandeenicoleb
    mandeenicoleb Posts: 479 Member
    Oh yay my friend and I were starting tomorrow. How awesome.
  • gonnabeskinnypretty
    gonnabeskinnypretty Posts: 34
    Sounds fun I would love to join I sent a friend request. ^^
  • lagituaiva3rd
    lagituaiva3rd Posts: 2
    Count me in too :)
  • goodtimezzzz
    goodtimezzzz Posts: 640 Member
    wait Im sorry are these reps or pounds!!!????
  • goodtimezzzz
    goodtimezzzz Posts: 640 Member
    cause i am reping at 250! lbs...sorry
  • usernamekelly1
    usernamekelly1 Posts: 1,941 Member
    Count me in!
  • Jcsmith5210
    Jcsmith5210 Posts: 150 Member
    I'll give it a go fr sent
  • AndyJo29
    AndyJo29 Posts: 11 Member
    I'm in:happy:
  • missmissica
    missmissica Posts: 33 Member
    im in...gosh thats gonna hurt!
  • dazzlesangel
    dazzlesangel Posts: 47 Member
    Hi, I'm new here and would love to join in this challenge.
  • AlexisJ330
    AlexisJ330 Posts: 97 Member
    Like everyone else I'm in. My legs need to get stronger.
  • Guinevere117
    Guinevere117 Posts: 148 Member
    I am not good at squats..... but I want to try this anyway. :)

    I am actually looking forward to this...... ^_^!
  • laura_fat2fit
    laura_fat2fit Posts: 82 Member
    Im in.. and Day 1 - 50 Squats DONE.

    Have a friend at work that it joining me in the challenge.

    Anyone doing this can feel free to add me!
  • 19Lindsay76
    19Lindsay76 Posts: 135
    :) Definately! I sent a request your way

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