Squats

TreetYoSelf
TreetYoSelf Posts: 58
in Fitness and Exercise
I don't have any friends who lift or go to the gym and I want desperately to learn how to do a proper squat.
Any advice? I have no idea how to start or what correct form is.
Would it be unwise to NOT ask a trainer to teach me, or is this something I can pick up on my own?
(5'8", 140lb female, with limited lifting experience.)

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  • spade117
    spade117 Posts: 2,466 Member
    Google/youtube.
  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    'starting strength' has great tips on squat form :)

    i think mark rippetoe has videos on youtube too.
  • sarahrbraun
    sarahrbraun Posts: 2,261 Member
    I don't have any friends who lift or go to the gym and I want desperately to learn how to do a proper squat.
    Any advice? I have no idea how to start or what correct form is.
    Would it be unwise to NOT ask a trainer to teach me, or is this something I can pick up on my own?
    (5'8", 140lb female, with limited lifting experience.)

    I asked a trainer at the gym to help me. There are now only two people I trust to spot me, or correct my form. One is the trainer who originally helped me, the other is his replacement.
  • crackur
    crackur Posts: 473 Member
    I hate squats more than the devil.


    Then they are lunges.
  • TreetYoSelf
    TreetYoSelf Posts: 58
    what are your feelings about lunges??
  • TreetYoSelf
    TreetYoSelf Posts: 58
    can you post a link? I can't find it in here (i'm assuming its a forum subject on this site?)
    Thanks!
  • TreetYoSelf
    TreetYoSelf Posts: 58
    Are you glad you started doing them??

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