Squats and Lunges Thigh Burn Question

lingo10

I want to put more power and hold (isometric holds too) squats and thigh moves longer but everytime I come out of them after a few reps because of the burn and because I tend to lose form. When it burns I either come up or completely out of it and go back in.

Besides a stronger mentality and focus, what do you guys suggest?

I have had this problem for a while now. Or is this pretty normal?

Like with a lunge hold, Ill have a quick burn come out of it and go back down into it.

Or is there nothing I can really do but just stick with it?

DancingMoosie

You just have to keep practicing...try to hold just a few seconds longer each time.

Cherimoose

That's the downside to exercises where you hold or pulse - they hurt more, but don't develop strength as well as non-hold exercises. Why do you do them? What is your goal?

lingo10

Cherimoose wrote: »

That's the downside to exercises where you hold or pulse - they hurt more, but don't develop strength as well as non-hold exercises. Why do you do them? What is your goal?

As a long time athlete and workout enthusiast, I want to increase my endurance again. I do not do high level sports anymore, so of course my metabolism has taken a hit and so has my strength.

I do my cardio and strength mix, variety on dvd, peloton/flywheel spinning classes, and group fitness classes, but I feel on the strength side, my weakness is my thighs, they are a built up mass/bulk that I just want it to be strong and lean.

Maybe my form could be lacking or endurance?

Cherimoose

For strength, you'll get the best results centering around a progressive lifting program using heavy weight, like the ones listed in the pinned post:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
The most popular ones here include Stronglifts 5x5, Strong Curves, and Starting Strength

That will help with the squat & lunge holds, but honestly they're kind of pointless when you're on a good progressive lifting program. Leaning out the legs is strictly from a calorie deficit, not leg exercises.

gearhead426hemi

Another muscle that tends to be overlooked and forgotten about are the hamstrings. When you are doing your squats focus on shifting all your weight on your heels and really engage your core and hamstrings throughout the motion. Focus on form and not weight. Another thing to try are negative reps. Try counting to 3 or 5 on the way down in the squat and explode up when you hit the bottom. Add box jumps to your routine as well. HIIT training with your spin class or sprints will increase your endurance as well. Endurance takes time and consistency and always push your limits. Best of luck!!

lingo10

Cherimoose wrote: »

For strength, you'll get the best results centering around a progressive lifting program using heavy weight, like the ones listed in the pinned post:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
The most popular ones here include Stronglifts 5x5, Strong Curves, and Starting Strength

That will help with the squat & lunge holds, but honestly they're kind of pointless when you're on a good progressive lifting program. Leaning out the legs is strictly from a calorie deficit, not leg exercises.

Of course a calorie deficit but I am talking about training in addition to diet haha. Thank you for your suggestions. Great advice. I shall look into 5x5, i hear great things.