30-day Squat Challenge

agreenid

Has anyone done one of these before?

On April 21st a few friends and I decided to do a 30 day squat challenge. We choice this circuit:
http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/30-Day-Squat-Challenge-30806625

We're on day 10 right now (95 squats!). I am trying super hard to make sure that my form stays good even though the numbers are getting higher every day... It helps that I already notice a difference in my butt. But man I don't know if I'll make it to day 30! Add to that is the knowledge that just because the 30 days are over doesn't mean I can stop--or I'll lose the progress I've made.

agreenid

On day 21! Haven't done them today yet but never thought I would get this far.

rupertspenser

way to go!!! keep it up!! how are you feeling?

agreenid

Pretty good! Sore but that's to be expected... I was surprised at how it tricks you. The sets sound so reasonable and it drops you down in between days so that you get a little rest even when it's not an official "Rest" day. Definitely feeling stronger and can do the first 100 no problem!!

AlciaMode

You go girl

rupertspenser

wow FIRST 100?
how many are you doing now?

LolBroScience

JarethG wrote: »

I've challenged several people to one, but I found none who had the fortitude to attempt.

I was sad, but not surprised.

Pick a starting weight, for the next 30 days, add a kilo a day, and a rep a day.

Starting with 3 sets of 3. Front squats, zerchers, or zombies only. Dead squat bars are ok too, but no straps.

I did it last month, taxing mentally and physically.

How does that even work? I'd be missing reps about half way through.

agreenid

We're doing this one found on PopSugar Fitness:
http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/30-Day-Squat-Challenge-30806625

When I say "no problem" I really mean that I can do them and not get to the "oh god no more please" point. I still feel them and there's definitely a burn but it's working out well.

I like the one above because it's a circuit-- I'm doing 5 different types of squats. Also it breaks it down into reps (and then you repeat the circuit) which means that I have a better chance of keeping my form good. The way it breaks down the reps as well makes it do-able.

I really like that it doesn't go up each day. For example last week was 135 then dropped down to 75 then up to 140 then a rest day. It makes it feel like you can do it. Also I found that if I do the elliptical to warm up, then do my squats, then do a little more time on the machine it helps with the soreness.

I am the very last person I thought would be able to do this but it's possible! And it feels really really good.