OCTOBER SHREDDERS (CLOSED GROUP) 10/10/2011 - Mini Challeng

Calling all October Shredders. Today is all about the booty!!!

Your mini challenge for the day is……SQUATS!!!!

Squats are the most effective exercise you can do to tone your legs and butt. The squat is an exercise that most people can do and may be modified to fit your individual fitness level. Squats may be done with or without weights.


Let's try for 50 SQUATS!

Pick a level that you are comfortable with.

Level 1 = against a wall (you can use an exercise ball to slide down wall)

Level 2 = air squat

Level 3 = with weights (with or without the exercise ball)

You can break them up throughout the day with small sets or you can do them all at once.


Instructions:
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Choose weights that will challenge you, but are not too heavy.
Keep your feet planted firmly on the floor, with your back straight and head facing forward.
Slowly lower your body, while bending your legs. Be sure not to lean forward. Don't allow your knees to extend over your toes. Keep squatting until you are in a seated position.
After you have performed a full squat, begin to lift your body and come to your starting position again.

Good luck everyone! Post back when you are done with what you accomplished