Barbell squat challenge update....

Hi there as you know I am also doing a barbell squat challenge along side my gym workouts thought I would let you know how I'm doing.....

Well I'm on day 12 today which I completed 110, I can't squat them all in one go I have to break it down into smaller amounts for example today I did the first 50, then 30 and 30. It's hard going I have to keep checking my form to make sure I am squatting fully otherwise it's pointless doing it if I'm only half squatting.

I do it like the above pic without the weight plates on the bar as the bar I use is 10kg on its own. I stand on weight plates as I find I squat lower I struggle to squat as low with my feet flat on the floor, this may be due to tight ankles something I need to look at loosening up with execises, I will look into this and let you know.

Anyway thanks for reading, I will keep you posted.

Sarah x

My new challenge

Well as I mentioned in my workout programme, I completed a 30 day squat challenge, started at 50 and ended in 250, my plan is to add weight and start it all over again, I had intended on using a kettlebell as my weight and I did start day 1 again today with 8kg, however Ryan one of the owners of my local gym, suggested using the small barbell (which is 10kg), as it will distribute the weight evenly,he also said if I can get up to squatting 250 with the barbell he would be well impressed......

So the challenge is on, as I'm in the gym 3 days I'm going to add it to my workout so it will take longer as I don't have a barbell at home obviously but it's a good challenge I'm happy to take on, I will keep you posted on how I get on wish me luck

Sarah x