LauraMax
Cathlete
In my ongoing efforts to build a butt, I've been doing what I consider "traditional" squats on the smith machine--basically going into a sitting position so my thighs are perpendicular w/the ceiling.
A trainer suggested to me this week that I add another 6 sets of squats on a different day, to lighten the weights to 60% of what I've been doing, & to go into a really deep squat where my butt almost touches the backs of my sneakers.
I've always been leery of "deep" squats b/c they seem pretty tough on the knees. I'm heading toward my 40th bday (yikes!
) and certainly want to do whatever's possible to avoid injury. Would you mind sharing your thoughts? Thanks! 
A trainer suggested to me this week that I add another 6 sets of squats on a different day, to lighten the weights to 60% of what I've been doing, & to go into a really deep squat where my butt almost touches the backs of my sneakers.
I've always been leery of "deep" squats b/c they seem pretty tough on the knees. I'm heading toward my 40th bday (yikes!