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GnomeLove
GnomeLove Posts: 379
in Fitness and Exercise
Yes, I will try squats again. But I have a question: What is a good amount to start out with and then build up to? I don't want to look like an Amazonian woman who will crush a man's skull between my legs after snu-snu....but just some delicate toning. I did two sets of 50 in the shower today, is that enough? What is too much?
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  • zytah
    zytah Posts: 153
    the 30 day squat challenge has you do 250 squats on the last day. id say that's enough since im struggling with doing over 140 already (day 16) lol.
  • GnomeLove
    GnomeLove Posts: 379
    Thank you. I guess I will just work up to that, because 100 was enough to make my legs burn pretty good.
  • moosegt35
    moosegt35 Posts: 1,296 Member
    No need to do 50 and hundreds of squats. Start with body weight and start adding weight. Maybe 5 sets of 5 or a couple sets of 10 with weights. Weights do not automatically make you bigger, that is a myth. Getting bigger requires training and eating aimed at getting bigger.
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    You do not have enough testosterone to bulk.
  • GnomeLove
    GnomeLove Posts: 379
    No need to do 50 and hundreds of squats. Start with body weight and start adding weight. Maybe 5 sets of 5 or a couple sets of 10 with weights. Weights do not automatically make you bigger, that is a myth. Getting bigger requires training and eating aimed at getting bigger.

    Now say, I do not have weights and am not near a gym. Would doing more reps get the same results?
  • IronMikeFox
    IronMikeFox Posts: 458
    I don't want to look like an Amazonian woman who will crush a man's skull between my legs

    Why not!?!?! That's a good look!!!!
  • GnomeLove
    GnomeLove Posts: 379
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  • moosegt35
    moosegt35 Posts: 1,296 Member
    No need to do 50 and hundreds of squats. Start with body weight and start adding weight. Maybe 5 sets of 5 or a couple sets of 10 with weights. Weights do not automatically make you bigger, that is a myth. Getting bigger requires training and eating aimed at getting bigger.

    Now say, I do not have weights and am not near a gym. Would doing more reps get the same results?

    No. They will make your legs somewhat stronger, and more in shape but you will eventually become accustomed to no weight squats and won't really get any more results from more reps other than stamina.
  • crista_b
    crista_b Posts: 1,192 Member
    I prefer low rep, high weight; however since you said you don't really have that option, I recommend the squat challenge as mentioned before. Here's a reference:
    e47540650df29d7c5253d91b7e7adbb5.jpg

    I just started lifting/strength training about a week and a half ago, and I'm loving/hating squats. I hate the soreness because it hurts, but I also love it because I know what it's going to do. :laugh:


    PS. If you eventually want to start incorporating "weights" into them, they don't have to be conventional weights. Lots of household items can work as weights too. Good luck! :flowerforyou:
  • GnomeLove
    GnomeLove Posts: 379
    I prefer low rep, high weight; however since you said you don't really have that option, I recommend the squat challenge as mentioned before. Here's a reference:
    e47540650df29d7c5253d91b7e7adbb5.jpg

    I just started lifting/strength training about a week and a half ago, and I'm loving/hating squats. I hate the soreness because it hurts, but I also love it because I know what it's going to do. :laugh:


    PS. If you eventually want to start incorporating "weights" into them, they don't have to be conventional weights. Lots of household items can work as weights too. Good luck! :flowerforyou:

    This is perfect, thank you! I could use gallon jugs or something after I complete the 30 day challenge.
  • GnomeLove
    GnomeLove Posts: 379
    I guess I will just keep doing 100 until day 9, and then advance from there.
  • crista_b
    crista_b Posts: 1,192 Member
    I guess I will just keep doing 100 until day 9, and then advance from there.
    Yeah. If you can already do 100 with good form, you should be able to do the "advanced" version. You could even start at day 9 if you wanted.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,973 Member
    No need to do 50 and hundreds of squats. Start with body weight and start adding weight. Maybe 5 sets of 5 or a couple sets of 10 with weights. Weights do not automatically make you bigger, that is a myth. Getting bigger requires training and eating aimed at getting bigger.

    Now say, I do not have weights and am not near a gym. Would doing more reps get the same results?
    No because the resistance is the same. Try ONE LEGGED squats. You'll need a chair for balance till you can do it on your own.
    Working on strength will give you a better look to your legs. EVERY female client I've ever had walked away with better looking legs from strength training.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • IronMikeFox
    IronMikeFox Posts: 458
    No need to do 50 and hundreds of squats. Start with body weight and start adding weight. Maybe 5 sets of 5 or a couple sets of 10 with weights. Weights do not automatically make you bigger, that is a myth. Getting bigger requires training and eating aimed at getting bigger.

    Now say, I do not have weights and am not near a gym. Would doing more reps get the same results?

    No. They will make your legs somewhat stronger, and more in shape but you will eventually become accustomed to no weight squats and won't really get any more results from more reps other than stamina.
    ^^^ This. However, that is not to say that there are not things you can do to make body-weight squats harder. Look up Hindu Squats and pistol (1 legged) squats. I guarantee they will work you hard!
  • erinsueburns
    erinsueburns Posts: 865 Member
    Try one legged squats, spilt squats, or if you have a good solid back pack, try throwing books or cast iron pans and squatting with that.
  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
    45 lb barbell is a good place to start. Most people can easily squat 45 lbs unless they have recently recovered from/recovering from injury.

    If you can already do ~30ish bodyweight squats, then you aren't going to gain further strength from them. At that point they just become poor cardio. I really don't get the 100 squat challenge, when you can do actual work with 20 reps of something heavy. :)
  • iulia_maddie
    iulia_maddie Posts: 2,780 Member
    Sets of 50? That's cardio, yo!
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    Yes, I will try squats again. But I have a question: What is a good amount to start out with and then build up to? I don't want to look like an Amazonian woman who will crush a man's skull between my legs after snu-snu....but just some delicate toning. I did two sets of 50 in the shower today, is that enough? What is too much?

    i don't know what turns me on more: imagining those amazing strong thighs, or the futurama reference.
  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    Yes, I will try squats again.
    . I did two sets of 50 in the shower today, is that enough?

    In the shower? While washing your hair. This amuses me. I picture you scrubbing your head in circles, patting your tummy, and squatting up and down at the same time.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    Is NO ONE going to address the use of "snu snu" ??????
  • crista_b
    crista_b Posts: 1,192 Member
    Is NO ONE going to address the use of "snu snu" ??????
    I loved the use of snu snu here. :laugh:
  • Legs_McGee
    Legs_McGee Posts: 845 Member
    I don't want to look like an Amazonian woman who will crush a man's skull between my legs

    Why not!?!?! That's a good look!!!!

    This is a seriously underappreciated skill.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Yes, I will try squats again. But I have a question: What is a good amount to start out with and then build up to? I don't want to look like an Amazonian woman who will crush a man's skull between my legs after snu-snu....but just some delicate toning. I did two sets of 50 in the shower today, is that enough? What is too much?

    Ah yes, snu snu. That's why we squat.

    You need some massive steroids to look like that though.

    Start with the bar, and keep adding weight (in warm up sets) until it feels moderately difficult. Do 5. Walk away.
    Add a little weight. Do 5. Walk away.
    Add a little weight. Do 5. Walk away, log it in a lift journal.

    Do that 3x a week, upping the weight from time to time, and you'll be badass.
  • jimmmer
    jimmmer Posts: 3,515 Member
    Yes, I will try squats again. But I have a question: What is a good amount to start out with and then build up to? I don't want to look like an Amazonian woman who will crush a man's skull between my legs after snu-snu....but just some delicate toning. I did two sets of 50 in the shower today, is that enough? What is too much?

    Ah yes, snu snu. That's why we squat.

    You need some massive steroids to look like that though.

    Start with the bar, and keep adding weight (in warm up sets) until it feels moderately difficult. Do 5. Walk away.
    Add a little weight. Do 5. Walk away.
    Add a little weight. Do 5. Walk away, log it in a lift journal.

    Do that 3x a week, upping the weight from time to time, and you'll be badass.

    ^straight-forward and correct. Works for me!
  • jennifershoo
    jennifershoo Posts: 3,198 Member
    What the heck is a "snu-snu"?!!!
  • crista_b
    crista_b Posts: 1,192 Member
    What the heck is a "snu-snu"?!!!
    http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=snu snu

    (It's a reference from Futurama.)
  • IronMikeFox
    IronMikeFox Posts: 458
    What the heck is a "snu-snu"?!!!
    http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=snu snu

    WOW! snu-snu is one of my ultimate fantasies! I'd volunteer for that.
  • jennifershoo
    jennifershoo Posts: 3,198 Member
    What the heck is a "snu-snu"?!!!
    http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=snu snu

    (It's a reference from Futurama.)

    Oh! Scary! :laugh::laugh: :laugh:
    I don't watch Futurama. I certainly learned something today, LOL!
  • fruitloop2
    fruitloop2 Posts: 437 Member
    Yes, I will try squats again. But I have a question: What is a good amount to start out with and then build up to? I don't want to look like an Amazonian woman who will crush a man's skull between my legs after snu-snu....but just some delicate toning. I did two sets of 50 in the shower today, is that enough? What is too much?

    Ah yes, snu snu. That's why we squat.

    You need some massive steroids to look like that though.

    Start with the bar, and keep adding weight (in warm up sets) until it feels moderately difficult. Do 5. Walk away.
    Add a little weight. Do 5. Walk away.
    Add a little weight. Do 5. Walk away, log it in a lift journal.

    Do that 3x a week, upping the weight from time to time, and you'll be badass.

    This! I love weighted squats and the rush of adding more weight to the bar.
  • shannonespinoza
    shannonespinoza Posts: 18
    I have nothing useful to add to this...but this made me laugh. Day=made.

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