the hansenator
Level 6 Valued Member
I finally bought a set of squat stands and have been doing back squats. The exercise feels good and seems uniquely beneficial. Since I started, my back and foot pain have improved so it's become my new favorite exercise.
Because of my history, my legs are pretty weak right now. I started with the bare bar doing 3 sets of 5, three days per week and adding 5 pounds per week. The workout itself doesn't feel real challenging but my legs are always tired and stiff, like I'm not recovering enough. Even walking seems like more effort because I feel kind of worn out.
I think I need to adjust something but am not sure what. I could reduce the volume, or the frequency, or maybe reduce the weight. So I'm hoping someone with more experience could offer some advice. Thanks.
Because of my history, my legs are pretty weak right now. I started with the bare bar doing 3 sets of 5, three days per week and adding 5 pounds per week. The workout itself doesn't feel real challenging but my legs are always tired and stiff, like I'm not recovering enough. Even walking seems like more effort because I feel kind of worn out.
I think I need to adjust something but am not sure what. I could reduce the volume, or the frequency, or maybe reduce the weight. So I'm hoping someone with more experience could offer some advice. Thanks.