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Legs!

rkrchck
rkrchck Posts: 6
edited March 3 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey all! I recently started at gym and counting calories.I want to know what is a good workout to work the back of my thighs? Any suggestions for beginner level will be appreciated! thanks!

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  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    Squats, deadlifts, lunges, and good mornings are all great lifts for your legs.

    If you're looking for a routine, I'd recommend looking into Starting Strength, Stronglifts 5x5, or The New Rules of Lifting for Women. They are all great programs and a good way to get into strength training.
  • kelseyann92
    kelseyann92 Posts: 171 Member
    deadlifts!!
  • rkrchck
    rkrchck Posts: 6
    Whew! Would def give them a try! Thanks!
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    back of your thighs = hamstrings and glutes.

    Find exercises that hit them, and since you're a newbie, maximize effort and benefit with compound lifts.

    - Squats (get a form coach)
    - Deadlifts (get a form coach)
    - GHD crunches
    - Leg curl (Isolation I know, but it will help teach your body to activate those hams.)

    ETA - Derp, forgot. Lunges. Lunges forever.
  • hill8570
    hill8570 Posts: 1,466 Member
    And outside of the lifting arena, running is good for hams, and, to a lesser extent, glutes. Skating hard (you have to be down and getting good leg extension) will really work the glutes.
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