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allana1111
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Been doing squats - not sure how many I should be doing and how many reps.... also are squats gonna make my legs get bigger? I really just want tone on the outer and inner.. any other suggestions too?
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lose body fat and your legs will look a lot better especially if you have a solid leg building program.. its about getting leaner if you want defined legs.0
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Squats are great.
If you are doing this just for vanity and have access to the gym, do some leg extensions and weighted calf raises. Shoot for as heavy as you can go in the 3-4 sets of 8-12 range.0 -
Been doing squats - not sure how many I should be doing and how many reps.... also are squats gonna make my legs get bigger? I really just want tone on the outer and inner.. any other suggestions too?0
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Ok! Yeah I weight 124 right now.. but looking the skinny fat....I go to the gym about 3 times a week and stick to a fairly strict diet but I feel like my legs are the only thing really retaining a layer of fat0
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You can't spot reduce.0
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lose body fat and your legs will look a lot better especially if you have a solid leg building program.. its about getting leaner if you want defined legs.0
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Are you doing weighted squats or just body weight squats? I would make sure you're progressively making your squats harder by increasing weights. If you're doing body weight squats, you can make those progressively harder as well:
http://www.fitness666.com/2012/06/squat-progression.html?m=1
Personally, it sounds like the combination of lifting and cardio sounds good for fat loss. Deadlifts have also done wonders for my legs, but unfortunately I still have lots of fat to lose before the definition will show well. Seeing some definition in my calves and quads though.0 -
Been doing squats - not sure how many I should be doing and how many reps.... also are squats gonna make my legs get bigger? I really just want tone on the outer and inner.. any other suggestions too?
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Are you doing weighted squats or just body weight squats? I would make sure you're progressively making your squats harder by increasing weights. If you're doing body weight squats, you can make those progressively harder as well:
http://www.fitness666.com/2012/06/squat-progression.html?m=1
Personally, it sounds like the combination of lifting and cardio sounds good for fat loss. Deadlifts have also done wonders for my legs, but unfortunately I still have lots of fat to lose before the definition will show well. Seeing some definition in my calves and quads though.0 -
Are you doing weighted squats or just body weight squats? I would make sure you're progressively making your squats harder by increasing weights. If you're doing body weight squats, you can make those progressively harder as well:
http://www.fitness666.com/2012/06/squat-progression.html?m=1
Personally, it sounds like the combination of lifting and cardio sounds good for fat loss. Deadlifts have also done wonders for my legs, but unfortunately I still have lots of fat to lose before the definition will show well. Seeing some definition in my calves and quads though.0 -
Are you doing weighted squats or just body weight squats? I would make sure you're progressively making your squats harder by increasing weights. If you're doing body weight squats, you can make those progressively harder as well:
http://www.fitness666.com/2012/06/squat-progression.html?m=1
Personally, it sounds like the combination of lifting and cardio sounds good for fat loss. Deadlifts have also done wonders for my legs, but unfortunately I still have lots of fat to lose before the definition will show well. Seeing some definition in my calves and quads though.
Awesome! Thanks for the advice. I am eating a deficit for sure. My fiancé and I did a "max day" to see what we could do and my max squatting was 135... I was totally shocked. definitely won't catch me going higher than that though. I haven't been focusing on my calves at all, but I definitely see a difference in quads just from elliptical alone0 -
lose body fat and your legs will look a lot better especially if you have a solid leg building program.. its about getting leaner if you want defined legs.
A good diet is the best way. Along with a combination of resistance and cardio training. If what you say about your diet and exercise program is correct then just give it some time doing those things and you'll see results.
If you aren't seeing results (by using a measuring tape, the feel of your clothes, etc...) then tweek your diet a little bit and wait a few weeks, so on and so forth.0 -
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You've lost 4 inches in your thighs? You are my hero!0 -
lose body fat and your legs will look a lot better especially if you have a solid leg building program.. its about getting leaner if you want defined legs.
A good diet is the best way. Along with a combination of resistance and cardio training. If what you say about your diet and exercise program is correct then just give it some time doing those things and you'll see results.
If you aren't seeing results (by using a measuring tape, the feel of your clothes, etc...) then tweek your diet a little bit and wait a few weeks, so on and so forth.0 -
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You've lost 4 inches in your thighs? You are my hero!0 -
Plyometrics can work well...I do a good bit (tire jumps, single leg hops, jump squats, star jumps) Those will up your leg muscles and use many of the smaller muscles for balance which will define them and make stronger..as well as the major leg muscles.0
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lose body fat and your legs will look a lot better especially if you have a solid leg building program.. its about getting leaner if you want defined legs.
A good diet is the best way. Along with a combination of resistance and cardio training. If what you say about your diet and exercise program is correct then just give it some time doing those things and you'll see results.
If you aren't seeing results (by using a measuring tape, the feel of your clothes, etc...) then tweek your diet a little bit and wait a few weeks, so on and so forth.
I've definitely seen results from where I used to be, and seeing more slowly but surely.. but measuring tape is a good idea cus I have no idea what my legs would measure at right now. i'll do that!0 -
I've lost a total of 15 lbs (was 139, now 124) and I decided I lost most of the weight I wanted to so now its time to tone up those legs... squats kill me but I love them if they're gonna work eventually! I know everybody is different, but how long until some of you started to see results with squats?0
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You can't spot reduce.
but,... but... Dr. Oz said I could!0 -
8-12 weeks depending on where you store the majority of your body fat. I personally store most in my hips and legs so it takes longer for progress to show in my lower body than my upper body.
Also, definition is mostly a product of losing fat which is mostly a diet issue, the lifting will just help reduce the loss of muscle while you're in a deficit.0
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