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Originally Posted by missjane
It sounds like you are using a Smith Machine for your squats, and you don't want to do that! Just do a search for "smith machine" in this forum and you can read all about it. So, do DB's, if you don't have a squat rack.
On the step-ups.....20 lb DB's onto a weight bench is quite a lot. Make sure you aren't using your non-working leg for assistance in getting up.
Long-arm on the crunch increases intensity, for sure. Make sure your arms stay glued to your ears and do not use them to help you get up.....just use your abs.
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Miss Jane, thanks for the Smith Machine info...I researched for a bit and see what you mean! I suppose DB's will do fine, I'll just have to use less weight b/c of grip strength. Disappointing, though, the idea of doing a barbell squat is fun (in a weird sort of way!)
For the step ups, I am not even touching my opposite foot to the bench to make sure I'm not letting it do the work, and I'm doing all reps on one leg at a time (did that make sense?).
BTW, my first post was awfully long, wasn't it?! I decided not to start a training log right now b/c I didn't have time, but it looks like that's sort of what I ended up doing anyway...