Clinching 2009: Exercise Challenge (misplaced)

[boonie stomper]

Due to the nature of (um) butt-clenching, this challenge begins and ends with firming and toning your nether region. I will attempt to "moderate" it...

The challenge and results ae legit and simple:
1. First, you don't sit here at your computer without doing clenches.

2. Second, you get to multi-task if you do clenches at the same time as a bonafide challenge you undertake in the challenges forum.

3. Third, report here - at least weekly - the pains and gains of your efforts. No cheek pictures, please - I don't want this thread censored...
(Remember the TOS at all times)

Thanks to Buttock exercise for a firm butt
for these instructions (more will be added later for variety):

In a smooth controlled manner, gradually tense your butt cheeks, aiming to raise yourself an inch or two whilst staying seated in the chair.

Hold this position for a few seconds 3 - 10, then relax your muscles and repeat. The movement is only small, basically shrinking the size of your buttocks at the side.

Concentrate on the movement coming from your glutes, avoid leaning forward or pushing down on your feet in order to raise yourself.

Aim to perform 10 - 15 repetitions with a few seconds rest between each exercise.

Try and increase the length of time you hold the position for, rather than increasing the reps you perform, aiming to hold for 15 seconds plus.




OK- I've done 15 in my chair 5 seconds each while posting this....Any one else? Say where you will do it (bus stop, desk, while doing squats, abs, walking, etc)

[boonie stomper]

No one is looking.... hmm...
According to CareFair.com - 7 Ways to a Firmer Butt

It’s that time of year again. Time to buy that sexy bikini you’ve had your eye on and be envied by women everywhere. The only question is, are you ready to show off in that bikini? Sure you may have worked hard on those great set of abs, but what about that butt? It`s always a good time to get that bottom half bikini ready.



I want a deriere like this!!

[boonie stomper]

Squeeze those glutes!

Are you just sitting there? Do you get jealous when you see someone with a firm, tight rear, regardless of the rest of the person's figure? (well maybe not regardless) ... Face it: if your backside resembles the cushion you are sitting on, it needs extra work!

[imagood1]

Boy - it's been forever since anyone posted here....I do butt clinches everyday.......it's something that no matter where I am or what I'm doing I can clinch. Also a good tension reliever!!

[boonie stomper]

Originally Posted by imagood1

Boy - it's been forever since anyone posted here....I do butt clinches everyday.......it's something that no matter where I am or what I'm doing I can clinch. Also a good tension reliever!!

That's great! You really ARE "agood1" if you are doing it out of habit!

BTW, thanys forfinally ending the no reply spell - I've been sitting on the edge of my seat (clenched of course) waiting for company here!

[blueberrylady]

This is the first time I've seen this challenge! I also do them everyday and have for years. It's good for um...bladder control.

[boonie stomper]

This is one exercise that Certainly is easier to do when ya gotta go! LOL


(Having well-toned glutes also comes in handy when there's no seat beneath you, or at least none you want to touch!!

[imagood1]

(Having well-toned glutes also comes in handy when there's no seat beneath you, or at least none you want to touch!! [/quote]

Oh Amen to that one....I had to do that today!!!! When I loose weight I normally loose in my face, boobs & butt first....so I have a thin face, no boobs and a flat butt....hopefully clinching will give me somewhat of a derierre left when I'm at goal!!!

I probably do anywhere from 50 to 100 clinches a day....I sit alot...LOL!!!

they need a clinching smilie!!!

Carole

[imagood1]

Originally Posted by blueberrylady

This is the first time I've seen this challenge! I also do them everyday and have for years. It's good for um...bladder control.

That's why I started doing them in the first place.....when the control got better I just did them out of habit I guess!

Carole

[boonie stomper]

Flatbutt is a problem for me, too - especially since the majority of time at work and on the computer at home is spent sitting in a flat chair.

I've recently added (when I can remember and am not needing hands for something else) combination chair-arm-pushup-glute-clenches.

4-5 at a time, quickly when no one is looking. I've also got batwings under my upper arms to deal with. ><


I wonder if there's a harmless "chair of nails" cushion on the market? LOL
That could keep us off our butts!