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squats
so i just started workin out after 2 years of being a couch potato and ive been doing 60 squats a day. i thought they were supposed to tone up your butt & thighs but its my calves that are killing me. am i doing somethin wrong?
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Squats are probably one of the exercises that you don't realize works out a lot of body parts. It's normal that your calves are feeling it, from the way your stance is while you do the squats. Squats always work out your butt, thighs and calves so it's normal, and don't get discouraged. You'll probably start to feel it in your butt and thighs soon so don't get discouraged. You'll see results in your thighs and butt and even in your calves in no time!
Congrats on the working out and good luck with it! I hope this helps you. :)
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no not at all. squats work more then just you butt and thighs mussels. it works you legs to. so dont worrier!
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IT also helps to do the squats with some small weights, held in each hand, and resting on your shoulders. Make sure you are goind down far enough, but not far enough to be resting on your haunches. Another great but exercise is to do leg lifts, with ankle weights. On your hands and knees. Lift right leg up, toes pointed and try to touch the ceiling. Do 10 reps. X 3, and of course repeat for the other leg.
Michele
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No your not doing any thing wrong. The squats work your butt, thighs and calves at the same time. But mostly thighs and calves. It's normal for your calves to hurt while doing squats. If you want to tone your butt, try squeezing your butt cheeks together. It sounds werid but it really works. So when your watching tv, or not doing anything try doing the squeezes as much as you can! It makes a huge difference! :) Good luck!
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