outer thigh strength

Clinno

Hi, I have just started jogging this week, along with my walking I have covered 30km in the last couple of days. Thismorning I noticed that the fitness was not really a problem but my outer thighs were making it hard for me to keep going. I was just wondering what the best way of strengthening these muscles are? any help is most welcome

DopeItUp

Outer thighs, do you mean your quads? Do lots of squat work. Lunges can work too.

DavPul

Outer thighs, do you mean your quads? Do lots of squat work. Lunges can work too.

That right there. Squats and lunges.

Clinno

Yeah, the ache is coming from just below the hip..

MoreBean13

That's not your thigh strength, that's your Iliotibial (IT) band. Google IT band stretches- there's a few basic stretches you can do that will clear it right up for you. You might want to do some self-myofascial massage on it too. It's really important that from now on you do these stretches regularly to loosen the IT band with running or you're headed for quick injury.

GiddyupTim

Believe Morebean is probably right.

kiojin1

a foam roller will be your friend for that IT band. I always have to do it after squats and running. they are awesome. this is the one i have http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3472219&mr:trackingCode=00E62BC3-1B5B-E011-BB8E-001B21631C34&mr:referralID=NA&mr:filter=46055952111&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=21555982431&mr:match={matchtype}&mr:keyword={keyword}&{copy:iq_id}=&{copy:camp}=

BinaryPulsar

I also agree about the squats, lunges or split squats and the Stretching, massage, foam roller, and possibly relaxing baths.

Clinno

Thanks to you all