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Originally Posted by neo45
Congrats everybody in this thread.
One tip I have for anybody who wants to be in better shape, is that squats are your friend. Best excersize to do at the gym. Also, if you have lost the weight that you wanted, and are looking to add muscle, make sure you adjust your diet appropriately to make this change. Good luck everyone
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Squats are your friend, but they can also be your worst enemy as a squat done with inproper form can destroy knees and lower backs very quickly. I would suggest gym rookies obtain proper form from a personal trainer before squatting with any kind of weight - I had a friend (who was a gym rat BTW) who blew out his knee squating and years later is still messed up.
Edit: Personally, for those losing weight, I would recamend walking lunges as opposed to standing squats. Easier on the knees and a better cardiovascular workout. Put a 30-60 (depending on your size) pound dumbell on your shoulders and do walking lunges up and down your gym's hallway. 4 sets of those (done properly) and even rather physically fit people will be panting on the floor.
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Last edited by kipperfan; 02-26-2013 at 10:03 AM.
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