Squats @ Lunges Yes! again....

C

claridge

Cathlete
Do you think its short changing your workout to squat and lunge WITHOUT the WB or DBs? - just hands on the hips instead.

Some days my strength just isnt there or my balance (especially in the morning), and because I feel more in control without, I was wondering if it was going to make ANY tremendous difference in results.

Thanks
Marion
:)
 
I think it's fine to do a lot of squats and lunges with no weight if that's all you feel up to. I do this myself when I'm on vacation and don't have any weight to use, but it certainly isn't going to build strength, muscle mass or endurance like using weight will.

So, I do think it will make a difference in results, but it's still worth doing.
 
I think squats and lunges can be very effective with little or no added weight. Going light allows you to get a bit deeper iinto the move, and maybe focus on pushing through the heels, and helps you keep your balance. Go for it!
 
I agree with Kathryn and I have days where I do just this as well! Besides I think it's good for shaking things up!

Jo
 
Frankly, I always prefer lunges without weight. It's the only way I can get through all those low-ends and endless reps.

But it's different for squats, where I always need some weight to make the exercise effective.
 
>Frankly, I always prefer lunges without weight. It's the
>only way I can get through all those low-ends and endless
>reps.

Nancy I agree with ya on this one}(.
 
Phew! Thanks gals. I was wondering if you were just going to tell me to "pull my finger out" and stop being a wouss.

And Nancy......your proberly right about the squats - they do seem a little tooooo easy without a little weight - so Ill just go light.

Funny thing is, most people here "detest" lunges, where as I "detest" squats!
Took me forever to learn how to do them correctly - my DH thinks my backside resembles Jennifer Lopazs backside when I perform squats. (not a pretty picture from his angle apparently)

Thanking you
Marion
:)
 
Marion,

If you have trouble with form on squats, I strongly suggest trying the "Sit and Stands" on Pure Strength. Since you are using your bench (or chair, or coffee table) for guidance, it is MUCH easier to get your form down. I find that my wood coffee table, at 17.5 inches, is the exact right height for doing those squats. And they are VERY effective!
 
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