500 Squats A Day Before And After

Okay, let’s talk about something. Something… ambitious. Something… maybe a little insane. I’m talking about the legendary 500 squats a day.

Before, let’s just say my relationship with my glutes was…distant. We acknowledged each other, sure. But it wasn’t a close bond.

The Great Squat Experiment: Week 1

The first day? Piece of cake! Well, maybe a tiny, slightly stale piece of cake. By squat number 300, I started questioning my life choices.

My thighs were screaming. My knees were whispering threats. I'm pretty sure my cat judged me.

By day three, I could barely sit down. Walking became a dramatic reenactment of a penguin trying to ice skate. Graceful? Not exactly.

My Unpopular Opinion #1

I think comfortable chairs are overrated. Seriously. Who needs them?

After a week, I considered quitting. The only thing that stopped me was pure stubbornness. And the potential for a great before-and-after photo.

Week 2: The Thighpocalypse Continues

Okay, things started to get… interesting. My legs still burned, but it was a *different* kind of burn. Like, a “I-might-actually-be-building-muscle” kind of burn.

I even managed to sneak in a few extra squats while waiting for the kettle to boil. Small victories, people, small victories.

My energy levels were… erratic. Some days, I felt like I could conquer the world. Other days, I struggled to lift a spoon.

My cat was still judging me. But now, with a hint of… respect?

Week 3: The (Slightly) Smoother Squat Ride

I’m not going to lie, I started enjoying it (a little). The squats became almost meditative. Just me, the floor, and my burning quads.

I noticed a difference in my posture. I stood taller, walked with a bit more confidence. Or maybe I was just delusional from lack of sleep.

Fitting into my jeans? Still a struggle. But it felt *different*. Like maybe, just maybe, they were a tiny bit looser.

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Elastic waistbands are the greatest invention of all time. Don't @ me.

Week 4: The Grand Finale (and the aftermath)

500 squats? Child’s play! (Okay, maybe not child’s play. More like a determined toddler’s play.)

The after photos? Definitely… improved. My glutes were perkier. My thighs were firmer. I actually looked like I *might* know what I was doing at the gym.

Did I suddenly transform into a fitness model? Absolutely not. But I felt stronger. I felt healthier. And I felt a deep sense of accomplishment.

After I finished the challenge, I decided to relax a bit. I only did 200 squats a day. This went down to zero squats a day.

Then I went back to being me.

Would I do it again? Maybe. But first, I need a really, really comfortable chair.