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Deep Squats w/wide stance & Straight leg D L Eastcoast Jim

That makes sense -- They've been doing it longer then you - listen to your body - Eastcoast Jim

Jess - I found you You are welcome Jess - If you are just starting out squatting keep it up and gradually add weight & reps. What program are you using? sets/reps/ weight? How often? Squats should be the #1 exercise in a program - Eastcoast Jim [/quote] I'm using the Leslie Sansone walk it off in 30 day program. They have…

Did you buy a lot of heavy things? Eastcoast Jim

What this guy said X2 - heavy hi rep squats OH Press etc - the abs stabilize all that weight - abs are a muscle & you need to build it - then you need low body fat - try complexes - google the evil 8 complex - that bit of fat on your lower abs can be stubborn - Eastcoast Jim

You are welcome Jess - If you are just starting out squatting keep it up and gradually add weight & reps. What program are you using? sets/reps/ weight? How often? Squats should be the #1 exercise in a program - Eastcoast Jim

AC/DC for heavy /hi rep squats - Eastcoast Jim

That's fine - just sore muscles - a good squat session should make it difficult to walk up the stairs or get up out of chair. Things that will help -eat breakfast on squat day - eat a good protein/carb meal after - this is a good time to stuff your self or have dessert. Get a good nights sleep - The next day walk, go for a…

Is the pain sore muscles or joint pain? a dull ache or a sharp pain? - need more information - Eastcoast Jim

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Are you looking for a program to follow ? - or do you have to learn how to actually do the exercises? what ones to do? Eastcoast Jim

What is the 90 day squat challenge? Eastcoast Jim

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Vicki - you have had some good suggestions - eat a little more & lift heavy - if you cant afford heavier weights get some thing heavy and lift it, carry it or put over your head. you can use a sand bag, concrete block, or a bag of concrete mix. use your imagination. Pick it up carry it as far as you can, then carry it…

You a very active? I looked at your picture - besides running do you dance ? Instead of distance running try a few wind sprints - up hill is great keep it short & intense just 2 x week. The 5x5 is a good program - I will send links to a couple of others later. Gradually increase you caloric intake until you see the scale…

A protein / fat snack is good then - try 4% cottage cheese with a few frozen blueberries - I add protein powder on training days - Eastcoast Jim

You don't have to do this 100% - do it 90% and you will be great. You don't have to measure & weigh your food forever. If you have lousy eating habits its a good idea so you can see what & how much you should be eating. Bring food with you - lunch to work / school. Eastcoast Jim

Congratulations to all of you - By the Grace of God I haven't had alcohol or any dope since 1992 - was a heavy drinker for 20 + years before that & ran wild. If anyone wants to talk about it fell free to message me. I'm not on here every day, so it might be a couple days before I get back to you - Eastcoast Jim

It ain't easy - I've been quit since 1997 - I tried the gum & smoked with it - I finally just made up my mind and quit cold turkey - You can do it! - There is lots of good advice & support here - Eastcoast Jim

where are you looking to gain weight? - Eastcoast Jim

For you guys who starting a low carb diet and having trouble , a good way to do it is start by removing refined carbs from your diet - they are the real problem - sort of sneak up on it - Eastcoast Jim

20 rep squats done the correct way. Take your 10 rep max and do 20. Take as long as you need to , no time limit, you cannot rack the bar until you get your 20, rest with the bar on your back and take 2-3 deep breaths. You will be doing them with a lot of singles & doubles. Start with what would seem like a light squat…

Look for used weight equipment - you can get it cheap if you are a little patient - Craiglist, Pawn shops etc -- Eastcoast Jim

Find something heavy and pick it up in different ways - You can use 1 gal milk jugs, filled with water (or milk), Pick them up from the floor and put it over your head a bunch of times. Google goblet squat and do that with the milk jugs. you can curl them too. They will weigh about 8.5 lbs each x 2 = 17 lbs - use your…

Another idea is to get a 4ft, 1inch dia wooden dowel , paint it , and use 5 & 10lb weights - they can have their own barbell or get one of the cheap 110 # plastic coated sets, - Eastcoast Jim