What exercise for slender thighs?

failteromhat
failteromhat Posts: 33 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
My waist etc have trimmed down nicely, but my butt and, in particular, my thighs are still carrying a lot of weight/fat/inches/whatever you want to call it. Can anyone recommend a workout to work on my thighs- the quads are ok, its the backs of my thighs and sides (saddlebags)

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  • vorgas
    vorgas Posts: 741 Member
    Can't spot reduce fat, unfortunately.

    But whenever folks want a better butt, or better legs, the answer is usually squats. Also deadlifts. Add in some lunges.
  • Anniebotnen
    Anniebotnen Posts: 332 Member
    No workout will reduce fat on your thighs or any particular spot on your body. Keep losing fat, and eventually, it will go from your thighs too. Good lower body exercises that burn a lot of calories and work your thighs and butt are squats, deadlifts lunges and step-ups with the heaviest weights you can manage with good form. These exercises will firm up/build the muscles in those areas and reveal a nice shape after the extra fat comes off.

    Also, bear in mind that many women carry fat in their lower bodies, and it can be the place you lose it from. Be patient and keep going!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,992 Member
    As mentioned, no exercise "targets" any part of the body for reduction. Loss of body fat is genetic and differs in area from person to person.

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  • clairebeth8
    clairebeth8 Posts: 30 Member
    I'm the exact same way. After working out for a few months, my waist has gotten much smaller, but I'm carrying a good amount of fat on my hips and thighs. I know my legs are getting stronger with squats, lunges, etc. I can feel them when I flex. I still have about 10 pounds to lose, and I know once the fat is gone, I'll look toned in my thighs. Thankfully, MFP is helping me lose weight by keeping an eye on my calorie intake. Best of luck, and you'll get there soon!
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    Can't spot reduce fat, unfortunately.

    But whenever folks want a better butt, or better legs, the answer is usually squats. Also deadlifts. Add in some lunges.

    Pretty much.

    I also carry my excess weight in my thighs. A little acceptance of our bodies can go a long way.
  • ettaterrell
    ettaterrell Posts: 887 Member
    check out the apps, leg work out and but work out they got pretty good reviews.
  • lockedcj7
    lockedcj7 Posts: 257 Member
    As others have said, you can't spot reduce. To make matters worse, building up muscles under fat can actually add bulk. Unless you are also over-eating, you are probably burning enough of the fat to offset but it is a possibility.
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    Squats, lunges and deadlifts, oh my!
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    As others have said, you can't spot reduce. To make matters worse, building up muscles under fat can actually add bulk. Unless you are also over-eating, you are probably burning enough of the fat to offset but it is a possibility.

    You can't really build muscle while dieting.
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    A calorie deficit.
  • ItsCasey
    ItsCasey Posts: 4,021 Member
    Fork put-downs and seated table push-backs.
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    Squats and a calorie deficit
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    Fork put-downs and seated table push-backs.

    This, but make sure you use the table like a leg press machine.
  • sally_jeffswife
    sally_jeffswife Posts: 766 Member
    Crunch Total Resculpt Workout with Kendall Hogan with heavier weight has helped me trim down in my thighs some. Tae Bo is always good that way for helping with that. Kettlebells helps quite a bit too.
  • ladymiseryali
    ladymiseryali Posts: 2,555 Member
    Can't spot reduce. Just keep lowering body fat through diet and exercise. I know how you feel. I'm pear-shaped, so my lower body is where the majority of my fat hangs out. Through eating keto-style and doing workouts, I have dropped 4 inches in my thighs and 5 inches in my hips.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    Fork put-downs and seated table push-backs.

    This, but make sure you use the table like a leg press machine.

    Ahhh, so that's the secret! :drinker:
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    Fork put-downs and seated table push-backs.

    This, but make sure you use the table like a leg press machine.

    Ahhh, so that's the secret! :drinker:

    This is how I built my legs :D
  • a_stronger_me13
    a_stronger_me13 Posts: 812 Member
    Fork put-downs and seated table push-backs.

    This, but make sure you use the table like a leg press machine.

    Ahhh, so that's the secret! :drinker:

    This is how I built my legs :D

    While eating pints of ice cream. Wait, this is contradicting advice! Sabotage!
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    Fork put-downs and seated table push-backs.

    This, but make sure you use the table like a leg press machine.

    Ahhh, so that's the secret! :drinker:

    This is how I built my legs :D

    While eating pints of ice cream. Wait, this is contradicting advice! Sabotage!

    After dark too!
  • failteromhat
    failteromhat Posts: 33 Member
    Thanks everyone. My BMI right now is 22, so I am fairly close to where I want to be. I do 200 squats a day and 20 mins fast walk (7 km/h which is roughly 5~ miles per hour) on 6 incline on treadmill along with my regular workouts.

    I have noticed my butt looks somewhat better but I would love another inch off each of my thighs at least to get down to 20/21 inches. Its just fat and not enough muscle so need to tone that area more
  • verhunzt
    verhunzt Posts: 154 Member
    I'm sorry to say this, but unfortunately it might be that you will never get rid of your thighs entirely.
    I have the same problem in a different spot - I can get super slim legs and rock those leggings, but a flat stomach will probably never work for me (if I want to stay in a healthy range of weight or don't suddenly turn into a body builder).
    Try to rather focus on what YOU CAN make look fabulous by hard work and try not to worry too much about what you can't change about your body. :)
  • MeganAnne89
    MeganAnne89 Posts: 271 Member
    Ever since I hit puberty I've always had a slightly bigger bottom half in comparison to my torso. I've been exercising regularly for a few years now and I was doing cardio and going to the gym the whole time. Literally the ONLY thing that has made my thighs shrink is squats.

    My thighs are the smallest that I remember them being since I was about 14 years old. I do four different kinds (two sets of 10 reps each). I'll start with my feet closer together, then I'll move them to a regular squat, so about shoulder-width apart, then I'll do sumo squats, and then I'll end with my feet pointing out to the side of me, as if I were in first position in ballet, but my legs are farther apart. So I end up doing 80 squats once it's all done.
  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    Thanks everyone. My BMI right now is 22, so I am fairly close to where I want to be. I do 200 squats a day and 20 mins fast walk (7 km/h which is roughly 5~ miles per hour) on 6 incline on treadmill along with my regular workouts.

    I have noticed my butt looks somewhat better but I would love another inch off each of my thighs at least to get down to 20/21 inches. Its just fat and not enough muscle so need to tone that area more

    200 squats a day?

    I'd recommend investigating a good lifting program to go with your caloric deficit.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    a wheel chair.

    muscle atrophy is the sure fire way to get there.

    Otherwise- the old fashion way- deficit and working out.

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