How do I make my thighs slimmer?

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  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    For me combination of mostly dancing, walking/running and STRETCHING works pretty well. Stretching is helps building lean and long shape of muscles and also helps to tone up. I awoid doing too much weights since I don´t want any bulky muscles, but I suppose some will disagree in this point, I´ve seen conflicting opinions on this before, so I don´t know. Anyway, my thighs got thinner.

    I eat vegetarian diet.

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  • dimsumkitty
    dimsumkitty Posts: 120 Member
    Long distance running/walking while eating at a deficit. Have you ever seen a marathon athlete with big legs?

    Edit: I think I got this from here: http://www.outlawfitnesshq.com/how-to-lose-muscle-in-your-legs/
  • eamartin
    eamartin Posts: 216 Member
    There is NO specific exercise that you can do to make your legs smaller. You need a calorie deficit and genetics on your side, but I agree 22" is not big.

    agreed.
  • chloeobe
    chloeobe Posts: 72
    Im 5'3 and 108 pounds, and have thighs like a sumo wrestler...such a pain.

    The PT at my gym gave me the following programme (as part as an all over programme) for legs and ive noticed a big difference already..even got a pretty good gap now!!

    Warm Up: Stepper/Bike – 10mins – Level 12+ or level 2 fast on the bike

    Cardio: Treadmill Speed Intervals – 20mins (running as fast as you can for 1 and walking 1)
    or : 5km at the fastes pace you can manage.

    Lower Body: 3 * sets of 20
    Leg Extensions, Hamstring Curls (weight depending on ability)
    Dumbbell 2 x 4Kg: Lunges (Forward & Back), Side Lunges, Wide Squats, Close Squats, Sumo Squats, Side Leg Raises
    Raised Bridge – 50 x Calf Raise

    Core: 3 * 20
    Weight 5Kg: Russian Twists, Standing Oblique Twists
    1 minute plank, 30 second side plank, 1 minute T Extensions,
  • footiechick82
    footiechick82 Posts: 1,203 Member
    Spinning will help tone them like crazy!
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
    22 inches isn't big for a girl your height. It's pretty average. You might want to consider doing squats, lunges, and step ups with weights. They probably won't shrink your thighs but it will help make them firm and less flabby, which is generally what people really want in the end.
  • canelly
    canelly Posts: 731 Member
    Run!!!! My legs were 23 inches and now they are 18 ; ( and I hate them!!!!! I want big muscly legs!!
  • Givemewings
    Givemewings Posts: 864 Member
    Oh no, people are talking about thigh gaps in a positive way again.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Long distance running/walking while eating at a deficit. Have you ever seen a marathon athlete with big legs?

    Edit: I think I got this from here: http://www.outlawfitnesshq.com/how-to-lose-muscle-in-your-legs/

    The reason why most marathon athletes don't have big legs is because they are genetically predisposed to have endurance muscles. The ones with a lot of power muscles struggle with their weight.
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    FWIW the only exercise I do is lifting (and heavy, none of this "just the bar" squats bs) and my legs are 18.75"
  • K_Serz
    K_Serz Posts: 1,299 Member
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    Never seen a Kenyan marathoner with big thighs......ever.
  • SaraBrown12
    SaraBrown12 Posts: 277 Member
    I have been doing the 30 day squat challenge with either a 10kg or a 15kg kettlebell, except i changed it up and did as many as i could manage. I do sets of 30 at a time as a rule and do anything from 120 a day up to 600 depending on what other exercise i have done that day. Without doubt my thighs do not wobble anymore like they used to. They used to be like strawberry jelly. My cellulite has almost gone too, even though i still have a decent layer of fat that i want rid of. When i tense i have solid muscle, but you cannot see the muscles as such. The massive difference for me is when i am running, I can run further, faster with less effort. Having stronger legs was never really a "goal" of mine, but by goodness does it make a difference.

    A quick FYI also a thigh gap has never been a goal of mine either. I just have fat around the insides of my knees and this stops me from wearing and feeling comfortable in short skirts/ dresses, shorts and leggings/capris Lol xx
  • kitka82
    kitka82 Posts: 350 Member
    Another vote for running. And lunges (forward, reverse, side, and curtsy). My thighs have always been gigundo (I'm talking 26" at the largest part... yeah). Running has toned them up better than I could have ever hoped for.

    And I would love a modest thigh gap, if it means I don't get friction burns on the inside of my legs anymore.
  • Sublog
    Sublog Posts: 1,296 Member
    Hi there!:)

    I've always had pretty big thighs, though I'm not overweight. I'm 5'5 and 110 lbs, but my thighs are 22 inches! I'm on a vegan diet (not to lose weight, but to be healthy), but I can't really exercise due to some health problems. I don't know what to do.
    Is there any exercises that aren't too strenuous, but can help tone my thighs?

    Thanks!

    Sounds like you're skinny fat.
  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
    My friend is 5'5", 130lbs, and she is a NBA dancer and was featured in their swimsuit calendar this year. She asked me how to make her thighs smaller. REALLY GIRLFRIEND? She has a personal trainer, nutritionist, and insane dance practices. Most of us do not have access to that, and she still can't get her thighs "small enough". Embrace those thighs honey!
  • MightyDomo
    MightyDomo Posts: 1,265 Member
    Exercising can increase size (depending on muscular build) but it will not decrease the size if you are already at a good or low weight/body fat %. If you do NOT exercise the muscles and lose your build on your legs they will thin out but that is not a healthy choice IMO.

    Don't worry about it, some people just have larger, more powerful, thighs while others are given less muscular thinner thighs. Be proud of what you have, I know I would be.
  • Lupercalia
    Lupercalia Posts: 1,857 Member
    I can't imagine your thighs are very big if you're actually 5'5" and weigh 110 lbs. And your ticker says you want to lose 30some pounds? WHAT?
  • Alta2000
    Alta2000 Posts: 655 Member
    Thigh scissor exercise, there are 3-4 different ones depending on adductor muscles.
  • Lillyloooo
    Lillyloooo Posts: 174 Member
    Bump
  • albayin
    albayin Posts: 2,524 Member
    I am about the same height and my thighs are indeed 22, too. They look huge on me but I weight much more than you. I can only imagine how tiny you upper body would be..

    I don't think I will ever have slimmer thighs but doing weight training and running, they can look more toned and pretty again. Change your perspectives. :smile:
  • vegetarianyogi
    vegetarianyogi Posts: 2
    You can't spot reduce! At your height and weight I would say it's just genetics, that's your bodies natural size. :) Remember you're never as big as you think you are!

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