Chalean Extreme Burn 1 Help

kellyscomeback

I have officially started the CHX program (last week I dabbled in a few routines) and I'm having a problem with the squat exercise. I can squat with a lot of weight but I can't hold as much as I need to push myself. I have the Golds Gym cheapos from WalMart because it's what I can afford but I can't hold them comfortably on my shoulders (15 lbs in each hand). Any tips, go lighter??

NickiStone

Not sure by the post what is making it uncomfortable but if it is because they don't lay on your shoulder then you can use a dish towel as a "cushion". Another option would be to use the resistant bands in any exercise you you do not feel comfortable with the weights. I used them for the first 2 weeks of the Burn Phase and they worked well.

Amandac6772

I know which exercise you are talking about. I hate that one. I just try to balance them on my shoulders instead of holding them up. It's probably not ideal but it works for me. I think if you look at Janine or Janeel...whatever her name is in the back in the video she is doing the same thing.

kellyscomeback

The problem I have is that my shoulders are too wide for the width of the adjustable dumbbells/wts I'm using. Maybe I'll try the bands and see if that still gives me enough resistance.

I have a lot of muscle in my legs but I can't support the weights with my arms/shoulders.

Amandac6772

The problem I have is that my shoulders are too wide for the width of the adjustable dumbbells/wts I'm using. Maybe I'll try the bands and see if that still gives me enough resistance.

I have a lot of muscle in my legs but I can't support the weights with my arms/shoulders.

Ahhh...gotcha...that makes sense. Yeah I think you could do it with the bands and alternate back and forth with the other weights.

rachel0923

It is tough to balance the weights on your shoulders during that particular exercise. I usually just tough it out, since it's only for 12 reps anyway!

natersmama

i'm doing the same program! and i LOVE it. but i dont like that exercise bc i have the same problem. i lower the weight, but do her suggestion of moving really slow. it gives you the effect that you're moving a LOT of weight without lifting more than your arms can hold for 10-12 reps.

danadee

If the bands are comfortable, use them. If not, I would lower weight to what you can make yourself lift with your shoulders to the 10-12 reps. And like Chalene says, you can make yourself work hard even if you don't have a high enough wait. Just squat really slow, and concentrate on making your leg muscles work harder. It really works!