Day 60: 07/27/07
Me Tube…I mean, I have my first video on You Tube. View it here.
Today was the first time in my life that I tried box squats. For those of you unfamiliar with the exercise, box squats require you to “take a seat” before rising with the weight. They are performed with a wider stance that standard deep squats, and help train a squatter to squat properly.
I love leg days. Woot, and double woot.
Legs, Workout C
Box Squats - 17″ Box - 185×12, 185×12, 225×8, 245×5
Hamstring Curls - 25×12, 50×12, 60×6
Single Leg Calf Raises - 45×12, 45×12
Side Bends - 45×12, 45×12
Leg Raises - 12, 10
Today’s calories = 2,700
July 27, 2007 at 2:04 pm
cool video. nice job with the squats!
July 27, 2007 at 7:19 pm
Hey you’re on the tube. Cool. Good job with the squats. I know squats are a leg exercise but I would think sitting would shift the weight. Are those kind hard on the back at all?
July 28, 2007 at 11:39 am
They’re not hard on the back if you use proper form. The best thing to do is try squats for a couple of weeks with low weight, and concentrate on form. Keep your but out, lower back tight, and when you are rising, concentrate on pushing your hips forward. Box squats teach you to push with your hips, and are a great place to start for those who’ve never squated.