Will the elliptical build up my thighs?

jaygirl8628
jaygirl8628 Posts: 33 Member
edited February 1 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi everyone,

I have been doing really well on my fitness program. I have only ever done body weight exercises on my legs like lunges, squats, dead lifts, etc. paired with 30-50 minutes on the elliptical at a lighter resistance.

And no, I am not asking another "will I get bulky question".. I am wondering if what I am doing is enough to get a nice shape and build up my legs/thighs? Or should I start squatting with some weight and doing other exercises with weights? I want some nice muscles!

I'm only asking because I am a bit intimidated by using weights. Will I build some muscle on my legs if I work-out on the elliptical at a higher resistance?? Or should I really start lifting heavy?

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  • FrankiesSaysRelax
    FrankiesSaysRelax Posts: 403 Member
    I would lift heavy
  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    If you are eating at a deficit, you will not build any significant mass, although you could see an increase. Doing a high resistance on the elliptical could result in a small gain, but it won't progress after that. If you want to build the muscles in your legs, you'll need to lift heavy and eat at a surplus. If you still want to lose fat, lift heavy anyway while eating at a deficit, and your legs will look good once the fat is shed.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    I would lift heavy

    If you're interested in how you look, that's the way to go.
  • InForBacon
    InForBacon Posts: 1,508 Member
    I would lift heavy

    If you're interested in how you look, that's the way to go.
    Everyone listens when Simba speaks.
  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    I would lift heavy

    If you're interested in how you look, that's the way to go.

    Lifting heavy for sure.


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  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
    I would lift heavy

    If you're interested in how you look, that's the way to go.

    Lifting heavy for sure.


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    OMG!!! :laugh:
  • jaygirl8628
    jaygirl8628 Posts: 33 Member
    I would lift heavy

    If you're interested in how you look, that's the way to go.

    Lifting heavy for sure.


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    OMG!!! :laugh:

    HAHA okay wow that made me laugh out loud
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    I would lift heavy

    If you're interested in how you look, that's the way to go.

    Another vote for lifting heavy! I will do the elliptical for cardio every once in a while, but I attribute my slender and toned legs to weight lifting. I do a heavy leg routine 2x a week.
  • Kayden1986
    Kayden1986 Posts: 189 Member
    that poor women, lol
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    The only thing the elliptical builds is your cardio endurance. It does not build muscles in any way, shape or form.
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