New lifter... and question re: squats.
fourluvbugs
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Hello ladies, I'm Becca, new to lifting, new to SL and new to the group. ("hi Becca!")
OK, so today was my 3rd day in and 2nd day of workout 1. I'm pretty excited about lifting and I look forward to it. I met with a trainer the first day so that I could learn proper form and I paid very close attention because I don't want to get hurt as I'm 41, a new lifter, and have slightly dodgy knees. I think I'm following instructions, but when I did my squats today the outsides of the lower halves of my quads felt like they were doing most of the work. Am I doing something wrong do you think? Help!
OK, so today was my 3rd day in and 2nd day of workout 1. I'm pretty excited about lifting and I look forward to it. I met with a trainer the first day so that I could learn proper form and I paid very close attention because I don't want to get hurt as I'm 41, a new lifter, and have slightly dodgy knees. I think I'm following instructions, but when I did my squats today the outsides of the lower halves of my quads felt like they were doing most of the work. Am I doing something wrong do you think? Help!
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I find that if I stand different (wider stance, or feet pointed out more etc.) I feel it in different parts of my legs. Without a video it's pretty hard to say if you're doing things right or not though. And I am not an expert at all. I will say that if you think you are having form issues, lower the weight (you didn't mention how much you were squatting) while you get it figured out.0
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As Llama mentioned stance defines what muscles are being used.
I prefer a wide stance toes out to a closer stance toes straight, which I find works my quads pretty good but also gets my inner leg (groin area) which needs work anyway
Here is a good article that explains why everyone stance is different, and as a woman you may find a wide stance, toes out is just more comfortable.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1185582-why-people-have-to-squat-differently0 -
Thanks ladies. I tried a wider, toe out stance today and it felt quite a bit better. I also plunked a stool behind me to squat to so that I'd get a better feel of depth. For whatever reason, I'm obsessing over squat form. I want to get it right!0
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Wow thanks for this!0
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For whatever reason, I'm obsessing over squat form. I want to get it right!
That's an awesome attitude to have! Form is SO important, not only to protect yourself from injuries but if you form is spot on you can lift more. :bigsmile:0
