Don't know if repost, but "SQUATS"!

[xxPussyCat]

Hi ladies,

I was wondering if there are groups on this site that one may choose to join, like starting the Squat-challenge,
I wanted to start it tomorrow, on the first of december, but honestly needed the motivation or have other people doing it with me would create a sense of accountability and I'm less likely to pass out on doing squats.

Also, has anything seen positive results from the squat challenge? thanks!
Do squats spot-reduce thighs, do they contribute to "cardio" and efficient working out?

[kimm4]

I'm not really into the groups of challenges, but I'm sure others will jump in and provide you with some info.

You can't spot reduce anything.

It all depends on your goal.

Building muscle - Calorie surplus and staying consistent with a heavy lifting program.
Fat loss - Calorie deficit and staying consistent with a heavy lifting program.

Cardio is a personal choice and has nothing to do with fat loss. It's all about letting your diet do the work for you.

Welcome and good luck!

[illiniStrive]

Nothing is gonna spot reduce fat on your thighs or anywhere else. The only way to reduce fat is through diet and even then we still don't get to decide where it comes off first.

The squat challenge makes no sense (assuming you're talking about something like this?) really unless you want to build up your bodyweight squat endurance, a goal which alone is not going to help you reduce or build anything. You would be better off picking a full body program like one of these below (copypasta courtesy of kimm4 ):

StrongLifts 5 x 5

http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5...ining-program/

All Pro’s Beginner Routine

http://simplebeginnerroutine.wikia.c...r_Routine_Wiki

Lyle McDonald’s Bulking Routine

http://www.jcdfitness.com/2009/01/ly...lking-routine/

Simply Shredded Upper/Lower

http://www.simplyshredded.com/the-ul...ing-guide.html

expect to keep up with whatever you choose for longer than a month. lean muscular legs are not built in a day (or month :P)

[xxPussyCat]

thank you both, this was really helpful ♥

[iuliamaddie]

You can't spot reduce anything. Lift, eat at a deficit and the fat will eventually go away.
As for the squat challenges, i think those are usually about doing a million bodyweight squats? You'd be better off heavy barbell squatting. Twice a week is more than enough, imo. Look into Stronglifts, Starting strength, etc.