I’m finally back in the gym full time after having lower back problems due to squatting improperly and not having good form.   Squatting is the most difficult exercise that I’ve encounter thus far. After doing research on different squat techniques I really thought I had my form together. After doing therapy for the last two weeks on my lower back, I can finally say my back is great now and I’m ready to squat again.  My doctor actually advised me to take it easy on the weight load that I use when squatting or I will have chronic back problems in the long run.  So early this morning at the gym I squatted with only the Olympic bar (45 lbs) and no extra weight and I notice my back didn’t hurt afterward but I did stretch my hamstrings, calves and lower back for at least 15 mins prior to squatting.

I’m actually addicted to squatting!!!  I’ve told a few of my friends who are trainers that I was giving up squats because of my back. But every time I look at how improved my thighs and butt are beginning to look I always change my mind and go right back to squatting. So ladies, doing squats is a beautiful thing but make sure your form is on point and I promise you will love the effects it has on your butt and thighs!!!!!!!

My workout this morning at 1am:

** I ran on the treadmill for 5 mins to get my blood pumping.

** 15 mins of stretching

** squats: 45lb Olympic bar (3 sets, 12 reps)

** walking  lunges: 20lb dumbbells ( 20 reps on each leg)

** seated dumbbell curls (2 sets,10 reps)

** Dumbbell Triceps extensions ( overhead): 15lb (3 sets, 10 reps)

**obliques side bend on ball: ( 3 sets, 20 reps)

** hand to foot ball passes:  (3sets, 8 reps)

** seated calf raises: 90lbs (3 sets,12 reps)

** leg press machine: 180lbs (3sets, 12 reps)

** bicycle: 80 reps

**knee ups: (3 sets, 20 reps)