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Dear Sarah,
I have been doing a lot of squats and lunges lately in an attempt to get my butt into shape for summer. I do 100 squats and 100 lunges almost every day. Although I am starting to see the results I desire, the muscles in my butt are getting very tight and sore. What is the best way to stretch this area? And are there any other exercises (aside from lunges and squats) you suggest to work this area?
Jen
Dear Jen,
When we are really motivated it’s easy to over train and with intensive exercise such as target-training your behind, proper recovery time is a must. It’s during your recovery that the effects of your hard work take place, such as definition building and firming. For this reason, I recommend at least 48 hours in between workouts.
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