Squats

TreetYoSelf

I don't have any friends who lift or go to the gym and I want desperately to learn how to do a proper squat.
Any advice? I have no idea how to start or what correct form is.
Would it be unwise to NOT ask a trainer to teach me, or is this something I can pick up on my own?
(5'8", 140lb female, with limited lifting experience.)

spade117

Google/youtube.

3laine75

'starting strength' has great tips on squat form

i think mark rippetoe has videos on youtube too.

sarahrbraun

I don't have any friends who lift or go to the gym and I want desperately to learn how to do a proper squat.
Any advice? I have no idea how to start or what correct form is.
Would it be unwise to NOT ask a trainer to teach me, or is this something I can pick up on my own?
(5'8", 140lb female, with limited lifting experience.)

I asked a trainer at the gym to help me. There are now only two people I trust to spot me, or correct my form. One is the trainer who originally helped me, the other is his replacement.

crackur

I hate squats more than the devil.


Then they are lunges.

TreetYoSelf

what are your feelings about lunges??

TreetYoSelf

can you post a link? I can't find it in here (i'm assuming its a forum subject on this site?)
Thanks!

TreetYoSelf

Are you glad you started doing them??