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To squat or not?

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  • mjwarbeck
    mjwarbeck Posts: 699 Member
    Not that I think squats are bad, but you have to know your body. At 44, I know my body. I have always had bad knees and have been very hesitant to squat. So I didn't for four months. Leg presses, ham string curls, calf raises, exercise bike. I have built up strength (leg press in full ROM sets with 400 lbs), lost a lot of weight. Look great in jeans (now I'm a 34 vs 40). Yesterday I decided to add squats at the end of the leg day. I went light (150lb) for 10 reps and 2 sets. The weight wasn't any issue. Today, for the first time in since working out, my knees are not happy.
  • RebeccaLansdown
    RebeccaLansdown Posts: 101 Member
    I think it was the stairs that did it. I took two days off from double stairs at a time and my calves have calmed down. I'm also modifying the squat challenge to be a little less intense. It's still getting me moving. I do them at different times at the office which helps me sneak in a little movement when I have a desk job.
  • RWClary
    RWClary Posts: 192 Member

    Squat - yes, but don't engage in these absurd challenges.
    Just construct a balanced strength training plan based on your goals.
    Good Luck!
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