S&H Legs - Squats

[dss62467]

Hi Cathe - I did the S&H Legs and Shoulders for the first time today. With the squats that you do holding the 40lb. weight in front of you, would it be just as effective to take 2 20lb. weights and put them on your shoulders? Is there a reason the weight is in front of you instead of on your back? The reason I ask is that I don't have a 40 lb. weight. I used a 30lb. that is my husband's but during the 2nd set, it was really bugging my forearms and I couldn't fully concentrate on the squat.

Usually when I do leg exercises, I put the dumbbells on my shoulders (I don't use a barbell), even when doing lunges. It seems to be easier to balance that way. Is it any less effective to do that than holding them at your sides?

Thanks!
Donna

 

[jgoycoolea]

Since you refer to Cathe having the weight "in front of her" I imagine you are talking about the plie squats. Cathe has said that on plies, holding the dumbbell down in front works a little more deep in the inner thighs and groin area (than other weight placements). But I am sure she would say that you should do whatever is most feasible and comfortable for you. Jeanne