30 day squat challenge anyone wanna start with me tomorrow

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  • mrsharris316
    mrsharris316 Posts: 76
    its suppose to be rest day but i played catch up
  • lindaguil
    lindaguil Posts: 6
    I think your wrong you need to be doing these all togeather no break.

    I just did day two and I tell you my legs hurt
  • Therunner23
    Therunner23 Posts: 1 Member
    Good morning everyone, I would like to join this challenge. Can it be different sets of squats or you have to do them all in a row? Are there rules to it! I'm so excited I'm back on track and I have lost 3lbs this week so anything extra I can do I'm all for it! Count me in!
  • Yogi_Carl
    Yogi_Carl Posts: 1,906 Member
    Not wanting to be a bore, but - is there a point to doing 250 squats in one set, apart from damaging your knee joints?

    Even in progressive bodyweight calisthenics, you don't want to be doing loads of reps because the exercise is easy, you should be working to something more like three or four sets of 8 - 12, then looking for a more difficult bodyweight exercise to keep the intensity up with lower reps, otherwise there is no strength gain.
  • auntmims
    auntmims Posts: 11
    Ok, I think I'll try to do this - going on vaca soon so I could do these anywhere, no excuses. But, do you have to do them all at the same time? A little out of shape so I think I'll break it up until I'm able to do more of them. :smile:
  • mamax5
    mamax5 Posts: 414 Member
    I really do not see how someone could do 100 squats all at once...I have to break it up or I'll get BORED and give up quickly...but I would like to try....I'll start day 1 today! I'm in!
  • lindaguil
    lindaguil Posts: 6
    I really do not see how someone could do 100 squats all at once...I have to break it up or I'll get BORED and give up quickly...but I would like to try....I'll start day 1 today! I'm in!

    I think the point is the achievement of being able to do 250 squats. Maybe do it in frount of your tv so your not board. It shouldn't take long any how.

    I hope to do this challenge twice, the second time with weights. Although my quads are quite sore after doing the 55 today.
  • yamsteroo
    yamsteroo Posts: 480 Member
    I want to try this. I have such bad balance though. Anyone have any suggestions on a good way to balance myself at home while moving in and out of the squat position? When I used to do these in the gym my trainer had me use a stabilization ball behind my back and lean against a wall but I do not have a ball at home.

    I had trouble with this when I first started so I picked up some tips on Mark Sisson's website (he does great videos of how to progress push-ups etc too!). I used the wall first of all (without the ball, I didn't press hard back into it, just enough to keep my balance) then progressed onto having my little stepping stool (it's lower than my knees) behind me and I lower myself down until I can just touch it lightly and no more. It took a while but I can do them without the stool now though I might put it back when I get into the hundreds to give me something to collapse on if it all gets too much lol

    His website is www.marksdailyapple.com if you want to see how he does it - it's very useful and definitely improved my form for lots of movements.
  • Truecullers72
    Truecullers72 Posts: 38 Member
    Im on day 5, hoping to see some major changes
  • mamax5
    mamax5 Posts: 414 Member
    So I did 50 in 2 sets of 25. Does that count? it was in the same workout,
  • honey_bee_keysha
    honey_bee_keysha Posts: 773 Member
    I'm in! I just did 50
  • vines515
    vines515 Posts: 18 Member
    I have finished day 2 of my 30 day squat challenge I'm also doing the 30 day ab challenge. My legs are really sore but my stomach is a little okay . But the pain is not going to stop me.
  • mrsharris316
    mrsharris316 Posts: 76
    so im caught up and my rest day will be tomorrow
  • celtic0ne
    celtic0ne Posts: 216 Member
    Just did Day 5!
  • 2essie
    2essie Posts: 2,848 Member
    Bump for later.

    Just a question are they spread out over the day or all at once?
  • lindaguil
    lindaguil Posts: 6
    I have finished day 2 of my 30 day squat challenge I'm also doing the 30 day ab challenge. My legs are really sore but my stomach is a little okay . But the pain is not going to stop me.

    What's the ab challenge
  • lindaguil
    lindaguil Posts: 6
    Bump for later.

    Just a question are they spread out over the day or all at once?

    All at once (well done on your 50lbs loss btw)
  • toffee2013
    toffee2013 Posts: 344 Member
    Will be starting this on monday as tomorrow is my rest day . It will be my 1st mfp challenge x
  • jasminemoon
    jasminemoon Posts: 5
    I was thinking about starting this last week but I tried to find before and after pictures online but couldn't find any! Has anyone else managed to find before and pics? xxx
  • skinnytayy
    skinnytayy Posts: 459
    I'm in! Just did 25 now ... giving myself a 3-5 minute break & doing the rest.
    Anyone else doing this, feel free to add me. =)
  • mssunshine_7
    mssunshine_7 Posts: 30 Member
    bump
  • pgh_girl1974
    pgh_girl1974 Posts: 1
    I just started today!! 29 to go lol
  • nashai01
    nashai01 Posts: 536 Member
    I'm on Day 10, today is a rest day, yay!! I did 220 squats yesterday and I'm doing 225 tomorrow. I'm not really seeing a big difference. My legs are stronger but they look the same. Has anyone seen any improvement?
  • yamsteroo
    yamsteroo Posts: 480 Member
    Not sure about 'seeing' a difference but I do feel like it's making a difference if that makes sense! Definitely feeling it now it's over 100 per day and my thighs feel firmer. My calf and thigh measurements have dropped .5 and .75 inches respectively but I'm doing other exercises too so it could be a combined benefit thing going on.

    If nothing else, it's a bit of exercise I wouldn't otherwise be doing and it takes no time out of my day so why not? :)
  • nashai01
    nashai01 Posts: 536 Member
    Ok, I didn't take any measurements. I'm going to start today. Thanks!
  • ThisIsDefoIt
    ThisIsDefoIt Posts: 1
    I have been doing this the last week but only just signed up to the site. I can't believe how much I WANT to do the squats each day! I did 80 today as soon as i got out of bed and I genuinely feel it makes me feel so much more alive instantly! I thought maybe my thighs looked a little firmer but maybe this is in my head as I'm sure it's too soon to notice a change. I've also started dieting eating mainly just fruits and veges, walking alot more and doing a few other exercises.
    I am determined to shed the weight I have gained over the last two years and hopefully a bit more on top.
    Anyway I will keep on going and look forward to keep reading everyone's updates :)
  • gtrgrl811
    gtrgrl811 Posts: 1
    I'm starting this tomorrow along with the crunch challenge.
  • Litababy5
    Litababy5 Posts: 68 Member
    Bump
  • jaxxie
    jaxxie Posts: 576 Member
    Howcome no one ever posts their results pics? I always see the challenge but never the end results....I need motivation!

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