30 DAY SQUAT CHALLENGE BEFORE & AFTERS

kelleybelly35

looks like something i would like to do on top of my other workouts and personal training

maryv83

I'm halfway through this challenge. I've definitely upped my endurance (140 squats!) and I noticed a difference in my running. My legs are sore for sure. I haven't taken pictures yet, since I want to wait until after I'm done. However, I have noticed a slight "lift" in the bottom area. :happy:

Edit: This is also in addition to Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred, Couch to 5K, strength training 3 days a week, walking over 3 miles a week and any other little exercise I can fit in.

ninav1980

Hello Fitness Friends!

I am well over halfway with the 30 day squat challenge so I thought I would share my progress. I combine my daily challenge with a 3 mile run prior to my squats. Because I was a runner prior to the challenge, I never really felt sore. If you are in somewhat decent shape, the challenge is designed to ease you into the heavy reps, so just follow the plan exactly and you will get through it. Once I started to get to the heavy reps, I added a minute rest after every 50 squats. Remember, form is more important then speed. Its worth it to pace yourself and do it right.

Tonight I will complete 190! May 7th is my final day 250, yikes!. I dont have any pics, but I can tell you that my legs have toned up. There were some unsightly dimples on my thighs which have now disappeared!! Just in time or summer, thank goodness!

MMFernaays

Bump ~ Will start May 6th (first Monday of May)

SuperMommaof4

I just finished day 7 of the squat challenge but not pics yet. I want to finish the challenge before I take any more pictures. I am also doing the crunch challenge! I start that today:)

strum261

I did this challenge, and when I got to the higher reps, I broke them up by 50-75 at a time with 30-60 rest in between. I could definitely see a difference, but still have 35-40 pounds to lose. Biggest difference is a lift in my rear and more definition in my thighs, for someone over 50 this is huge. I did this in addition to my regular workout. Sorry I didn't do pics. Keep up the good work.

christryon

i am starting the 30 Day Squat Challenge today! Excited and can't wait to see the difference!

rosem1020

bump

sherri33s

bump Im going to try

gibbiegirl3

Bump out of curiosity myself. Considering how frequently I see this challenge, here and elsewhere, there is a notable lack of any discussion or evidence of anyone seeing any beneficial results. Makes me increasingly skeptical that this may not be such a good idea.

I definetly agree that this has to be in combination with other fat burning exercises and a good diet, but doing a crap ton of squats is never a bad idea. Every trainer I have talked to say squats is the best thing for your backside as far as getting it toned and in shape. I am currently on day 7 I think?? I took some before shots but am waiting till the end to see the results. I am incorporating the squats into my everyday routine.

CinnamonCupcake

What's the squat challenge?

jenniferrusso7393

I completed one, and my legs are MUCH firmer and more toned!! I was sorethefirst couple of days, now not at all... Might continue to do about 150-200 every few days just to keep the muscles. This is in addition to my 5k training.Oh, and I lost 1 1/4 inches off my waist and a pound!!

pbamerson

Can someone post the daily amounts for the squat challenge? - Thanks in advance!

BerryH

I modified the challenge a little and added other areas I want to get better. This is what I'm doing, in addition to my regular exercises.

I love your schedule, and I'm so impressed with a 3.5 minute plank at the end!

KKrdcs

bump

JanieElise

Hey I just posted results from April. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975222-april-squat-challenge-results

Sunnyjb

I'm on day 8. I'll share my tukus pics at the end

CJChavez1971

Exactly. You can build the muscle to create shape, but you cannot spot reduce. Thank you someone gets it!

Absonthebrain

I did the challenge from the month of march and here are my results

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I notice that my butt is lifted from where itr was when I started the challenge. I am planning on doing this challenge again for may.

cupidbaby

My friend and I will be starting this challenge tomorrow...along with the sit up & push up challenge. I usually do not have a lot of time to exercise besides running on the treadmill so I figure this would be a nice addition and won't take a lot of time. Can't wait to start!

dux1fan

Bump

katie1493

I just started this challenge today.
day one -50 down.

tmgibson

Bump

jsilky

I think I will add this to my daily routine as well...Thanks for sharing.

luticiaf

ok, this is my first time posting a pic....

30 day squat challenge before and after, month of April. I notice my bum being higher also. This was hell on my knees, FYI, so for maintenance will be doing other moves that don't involve all that knee bending. I did reg squats, plie squats, bowlers lunges, split squats.

RobynMWilson

Just doing squats to get in shape is like just doing crunches to get a 6-pack. It won't do anything. You need to do other exercise to get the fat off your body to be able to see the bigger and more toned glutes and leg muscles from all of those squats. And of course keep up your new and amazing eating habits learned from tracking here on MFP!

^^^ I agree with her. And if you keep doing the same things day in and day out, your muscles will get used to it and stop responded. Trust me, I know..I've been there! I was doing squat challenges, too, but never 2 months in a row so that my butt doesn't stop responding to them. And doing 275 squats in one day is just ridiculous..

jessielynn25

My friend and I will be starting this challenge tomorrow...along with the sit up & push up challenge. I usually do not have a lot of time to exercise besides running on the treadmill so I figure this would be a nice addition and won't take a lot of time. Can't wait to start!

Where do i find links to these challenges?

bethlaf

My friend and I will be starting this challenge tomorrow...along with the sit up & push up challenge. I usually do not have a lot of time to exercise besides running on the treadmill so I figure this would be a nice addition and won't take a lot of time. Can't wait to start!

Where do i find links to these challenges?

all over tumblr pinterest etc.

Fay132010

you need to be doing cardio to burn the fat AS WELL AS these, or else you won't see the results, and you NEED to take rest days to allow the muscle to recover (and 'grow') otherwise you'll have wasted all that effort for nothing

jqh23

ok, this is my first time posting a pic....

30 day squat challenge before and after, month of April. I notice my bum being higher also. This was hell on my knees, FYI, so for maintenance will be doing other moves that don't involve all that knee bending. I did reg squats, plie squats, bowlers lunges, split squats.

dang girl! you look great! what other exercise did you do?