30 Day Squat Challenge

ashleyShades

I saw some things on Pinterest last night about doing this 30 Day Squat Challenge. I was curious if anyone has ever done it before and if so did you get the results you desired? Also, after doing this what would I have to do to "maintain" the area affected by the challenge. Thanks!

mytime1986

^^^^^ This I have been asking the same thing?

BonnieandClyde29

I think I saw that on instagram!!!

lcchrt

Use it so you don't lose it! So... Yes you'd have to maintain. And yes it would make you stronger and have a nicer butt. Of course it depends on what shape you were in before you started! For those who can do a million squats with no weights, they'd have to do weighted squats...

AmandaJCole13

I've been doing it for a while, and its great.
Tightening and lifting my booty...makes it look bigger in a good way.
Great for getting your heart pumping too!
Love it.

Kimdbro

I keep starting it and then forgetting somewhere around day 4 (the rest day) I just keep taking rest days. lol:blushing:

tiffanylacourse

I modified it to 60 days and added crunches and pushups - along with my regular routine:



(Ignore the word challenge being in the title twice. LOL)

homegirl614

I'm going to be honest. I used to HATE doing squats and I could only do about 10-15 at a time. I did the 30 day challenge and man has it made a difference. At one point, I was doing 100 squats per day. The main reason I started the 30 day challenge is because I wanted a firmer butt. I can honestly say the squats helped a lot. now I can't stay out of the mirror and I am always feeling on my butt, lol. But seriously, I did get the desired results.

blc1971

I just finished the 30 day squat challenge yesterday and it was tough but do-able!! The one I did finished at 250 squats on the last day, which I completed yesterday. It felt like a huge victory when I did that last squat, especially on Mother's Day! I felt like I had given MYSELF the gift of better health and a better body. To answer your other questions, I noticed a huge difference in my thighs and butt. I'm 42 yoa, 5'7", and 178 lbs (down from 213). I carry most of my weight around my middle, but I had a lot of loose skin on my inner thighs and a few dimples on the backs of my thighs. The squat challenge really firmed up my thighs and lifted my bum!! I know that one cannot spot-reduce fat from the body, but I know for sure you can tone and firm the muscles underneath and that really improves the appearance of the problem areas. I'm not sure what one would have to do to maintain that, I'm no workout expert, but I figure that I can easily bust out 50 or even 100 squats a day to maintain the improvements I've achieved. Hope this helps and I say go for it!!

ladyinsayne

Idk personally but I have 3 friends who have done it, only one finished and she said yes she mostly felt results but did see some results. I started today. So I can get back to you in 30 days.... Or u can do it with me =]

tiffanylacourse

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AgsCF7Hb2uyxdElreVl1WVl2REU4TDBqM1pVMWRGZlE#gid=0

mytime1986

I modified it to 60 days and added crunches and pushups - along with my regular routine:



(Ignore the word challenge being in the title twice. LOL)

I am loving your chart I am going to try this by adding it my routine.

MandaLP

Day 1 completed!!! I'm really excited to see what this will do to my butt, hips and lower abs :happy:

Anyone else seen great results within the first 15 days? I am in a wedding in August and let's put it this way....the dress shows the lumps and I need to tone my legs because it is super short.

ashleyShades

I'm going to try it. I just didn't know what you'd have to do to maintain it I guess. I want to still be able to do my cardio so we'll see how sore my legs are after I start it =D

juliebarberhalsey

I have only just heard about it, so started today : ) to be honest i didn't think i'd be able to do it, but actually it was ok, i'm sure i will feel it tomorrow!!
Glad to hear that others have had good results : )

UrnAsh

I'm almost done with it! I've got three more days to go. My husband says he has noticed a difference with my rear, haha.

ashleyShades

I'm almost done with it! I've got three more days to go. My husband says he has noticed a difference with my rear, haha.

oooh way to go! I'm just worried that if I do it I won't be able to keep up with my 30-45 minutes of cardio during the week

actiontime26

Day 1 completed!!! I'm really excited to see what this will do to my butt, hips and lower abs :happy:

Anyone else seen great results within the first 15 days? I am in a wedding in August and let's put it this way....the dress shows the lumps and I need to tone my legs because it is super short.

last week I had to take my measurements. My thighs and legs were more firm and a bit smaller. My butt was higher and bigger. I was halfway. However, I do also wallsit, plank and crunches. I'm on day 20. Can't wait to see the final results. ^.^

ashleyShades

I'm starting soon!

SweetPea416

I started the 30 day squat challenge yesterday and OMG my legs feel weak like jello but I'm proud I did it

kailexx

I am on day 17 of the squat challenge, and i am definitely noticing a difference! my butt is smaller and firmer, and I love it! I didn't think it'd work or be noticeable but it definitely is. it's hard but you won't regret it!

ashleyShades

I am on day 17 of the squat challenge, and i am definitely noticing a difference! my butt is smaller and firmer, and I love it! I didn't think it'd work or be noticeable but it definitely is. it's hard but you won't regret it!

Thank you for the encouragement

Da1stLady

SOUNDS GREAT...THX

Mcarpowich

My husband and I are on day 11 of the 30 squat and 30 day crunch challenge. It is going well so far.

mandagrl1

Finished this challenge today. I really noticed a difference in my strength and stamina. Day one was tougher than day 30! My butt and legs are certainly more toned now. I am going to try and incorporate squats into my daily routine from now on.

Today I am starting the 30 day crunch challenge in it's place. Just took waist measurements to see how it goes.

Shiconia

Im excited... I will start today an see how it goes!

ashleyShades

I started and ouchhhh

AlchemyOfTheBlackSunCult

Its not a terrible place to start.

Its not going to do that much for you in terms of muscular hypertrophy (getting bigger muscles), but it can be beneficial. When you do body weight squats make damn sure your form is perfect (no rounding of the back, no knee valgus, core is tight, ect). After you finish the 30 day squat challenge I would strongly recommend doing 5x5s with weight (a back squat). That is really going add muscle to your quads, adductors (inner thigh), glutes (*kitten*), and hamstrings. It will make your butt more perky and a lot firmer which guys love.

Also you should squat as low as possible, don't worry about knees over toes, that doesn't matter at all.

ashleyShades

Its not a terrible place to start.

Its not going to do that much for you in terms of muscular hypertrophy (getting bigger muscles), but it can be beneficial. When you do body weight squats make damn sure your form is perfect (no rounding of the back, no knee valgus, core is tight, ect). After you finish the 30 day squat challenge I would strongly recommend doing 5x5s with weight (a back squat). That is really going add muscle to your quads, adductors (inner thigh), glutes (*kitten*), and hamstrings. It will make your butt more perky and a lot firmer which guys love.

Also you should squat as low as possible, don't worry about knees over toes, that doesn't matter at all.

Thank you. I've been doing cardio and strength training to try to get rid of this fat around my midsection and thighs hopefully this starts to help my thighs and butt

bettepower

Do we have to do them all at once? Or does it count to do 50 in the morning and 50 in the evening? Or even after a rest?

ashleyShades

Do we have to do them all at once? Or does it count to do 50 in the morning and 50 in the evening? Or even after a rest?

I've been doing them in a row but am thinking by the end I'll want to split them up.