Inner and outer thighs?

alexbusnello
alexbusnello Posts: 1,010 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
What are some good muscle building moves for the legs, especially those two areas? I have body weight, stretchy band, swiss ball and dumbbell's to work with. I know you can't spot reduce, but I want to build, then lose what's covering them after building.

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  • alexbusnello
    alexbusnello Posts: 1,010 Member
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  • deb54
    deb54 Posts: 270 Member
    hi...the best exercise, overall, i have found for thighs is running...or walking...this cardio also helps with all over fat reduction...squats and lunges will also help...best of luck to you !
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 7,965 Member
    Google exercises for abductors and adductors if you want to firm these areas.
  • calisunrise
    calisunrise Posts: 307
    lunges! also try Jillian Michaels' Killer Buns and Thighs. i haven't tried it myself, but i heard it really worked
  • letjog
    letjog Posts: 260 Member
    squats with dumbbels (and straight back!) with legs further apart than shoulders until you can't squat no more - your inner thighs will burnnn next day!
  • calisunrise
    calisunrise Posts: 307
    also if you want to tone your inner thighs, do the squats in a plie position. it will give your inner thighs an extra burn!
  • alexbusnello
    alexbusnello Posts: 1,010 Member
    Thank you, everyone! :)
  • sarahrbraun
    sarahrbraun Posts: 2,261 Member
    hi...the best exercise, overall, i have found for thighs is running...or walking...this cardio also helps with all over fat reduction...squats and lunges will also help...best of luck to you !

    THIS^^^

    My thighs, except for a little area on the inside, are pretty darn good. For probably 6 of the last 11 months, I did nothing more than walking on the treadmill at an incline. About 5 months ago I added in the hip adduction and abduction machines. About 2 months ago I started doing barbell squats--they are good for shaping your booty too! I used to have a flat booty, but it is starting to get nice and round.
  • dorothytd
    dorothytd Posts: 1,138 Member
    Squats and lunges, squats and lunges, squats and lunges... With weights, without weights, legs apart, legs close (meaning squats for those last two) ... Little lunges, big lunges, walking lunges ... Did I mention squats and lunges? Ha. But I also agree that cardio (walking, running, dancing, etc.) will help make your legs stronger as well!
  • laurajean120
    laurajean120 Posts: 23 Member
    you can look on youtube at befit they have all kind of execrises.
  • alexbusnello
    alexbusnello Posts: 1,010 Member
    hi...the best exercise, overall, i have found for thighs is running...or walking...this cardio also helps with all over fat reduction...squats and lunges will also help...best of luck to you !

    THIS^^^

    My thighs, except for a little area on the inside, are pretty darn good. For probably 6 of the last 11 months, I did nothing more than walking on the treadmill at an incline. About 5 months ago I added in the hip adduction and abduction machines. About 2 months ago I started doing barbell squats--they are good for shaping your booty too! I used to have a flat booty, but it is starting to get nice and round.

    I really want a more lifted round bum, too. Mine is flat and very jiggly.....lol same with my thighs.
  • kellygirl5538
    kellygirl5538 Posts: 597 Member
    I have been in and out of shape for like EVER. I am a huge hiker and backpacker and never found walking helping my inner legs..my legs tend to get bigger....I think the key is what I was doing before WEIGht training and making sure you are in you target weight range..
  • Allie_71
    Allie_71 Posts: 1,063 Member
    I'm in Hamilton too, and I do the wentworth or chedoke stairs. As many times as you can. It's brutal but effective :)
  • anabet88
    anabet88 Posts: 36 Member
    Chalene Johnsons Lower Body Extreme Zone (Turbo Fire)
  • LuvToSkate
    LuvToSkate Posts: 4 Member
    In my opinion the very best way to reduce fat and build long muscles on the thighs is skating -- either ice skating or inline skating. Also try a cardio ballet class or dvd.
  • Lady_Bane
    Lady_Bane Posts: 720 Member
    Leg extensions, Leg press, Hack machine, Hip Adduction Machine and Hip Abduction Machine
  • mlb929
    mlb929 Posts: 1,974 Member
    I love Brazil Butt LIft for this. There are great exercises for both and the new Master's series really takes it up a notch.
  • jhner
    jhner Posts: 66
    Fitnessblender have several workouts for thighs! You can find them on youtube or on fitnessblender.com

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