Inner Thigh Workouts!

NancyMarie13
NancyMarie13 Posts: 193 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey peeps,

Looking to add some inner thigh workouts or learn what exercises target that area? Can you guys recommend what you do or what will help that area. Please include how many sets/reps if you can!

Little about me I have about 115lbs to lose. I hold most of my weight in my stomach, hips and upper inner thigh so I want to start build muscle so as the fat leaves there's not this large amount of loose skin, as much as I can control.

Recently got into weight lifting and I love it. Don't have a set routine yet still figuring it out which is why I am looking to add these types of exercises to my leg day routine! (=

Thanks for the help.

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  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    you cant spot reduce fat unless you are getting liposuction

    according to your ticker you have over 100 pounds yet to lose. just lose weight and the fat will come off from all over, probably in some others faster than others depending on your genetics.

    as for a set routine, check out these websites:
    strong lifts
    starting strength

    or these books:
    strong curves
    starting strength
    new rules of lifting for women

    do one of those routines, eat at a non "hello i want to pretend i live in a prison camp " deficit and profit from fat loss
  • NancyMarie13
    NancyMarie13 Posts: 193 Member
    Would really be helpful if someone could mention exercises that target the thigh and specifically inner thigh muscles.

    I know that I cant spot reduce fat. Just looking for workouts to strengthen/tone a problem area.
  • MyOwnSunshine
    MyOwnSunshine Posts: 1,312 Member
    Sumo deadlifts and goblet squats seem to hit my inner thighs the hardest.
  • NancyMarie13
    NancyMarie13 Posts: 193 Member
    Ahhh just youtubed the goblet ones never heard of those cant wait to try!
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    I don't know how many times I have seen this type of post. You can't spot reduce. You can firm up all over if you do any sort of resistance workout, even body weight. A workout that includes leg lifts, dead lifts, squats, etc will help.
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    I know that I cant spot reduce fat. Just looking for workouts to try to spot reduce.

    :bigsmile:

    Any good full-body program, like the ones mentioned above, works that area properly. Working just your thighs won't be as effective.
  • VelveteenArabian
    VelveteenArabian Posts: 758 Member
    Horseback riding
    Ballet or ballet barre
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    I'm always sore there when I do squats.
  • violinist22
    violinist22 Posts: 3 Member
    You can do 3 sets of the appropriate weight (I use the lowest setting, I believe its 30 pounds) for you on the Cybex Eagle Leg Extension. You can also use the Cybex Hip Flexor machine (Abduction and Adduction).

    http://healthyliving.azcentral.com/effectiveness-hip-abduction-adduction-exercise-machine-20730.html

    You can ask someone at your gym to help you use the equipment.
  • northbanu
    northbanu Posts: 366 Member
    LOL. I̶ ̶d̶o̶n̶'̶t̶ ̶t̶h̶i̶n̶k̶ ̶s̶h̶e̶ ̶w̶a̶s̶ ̶a̶s̶k̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶a̶b̶o̶u̶t̶ ̶s̶p̶o̶t̶ ̶r̶e̶d̶u̶c̶i̶n̶g̶.̶ ̶I̶ ̶t̶h̶i̶n̶k̶ ̶s̶h̶e̶ ̶w̶a̶s̶ ̶a̶s̶k̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶a̶b̶o̶u̶t̶ ̶i̶n̶n̶e̶r̶ ̶t̶h̶i̶g̶h̶ ̶e̶x̶e̶r̶c̶i̶s̶e̶s̶.̶ ̶
    E̶v̶e̶r̶y̶o̶n̶e̶ ̶i̶s̶ ̶s̶o̶ ̶q̶u̶i̶c̶k̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶a̶s̶s̶u̶m̶e̶ ̶w̶h̶a̶t̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶p̶o̶s̶t̶e̶r̶ ̶i̶s̶ ̶t̶r̶y̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶a̶c̶c̶o̶m̶p̶l̶i̶s̶h̶.̶ ̶

    Here's a link to some inner thigh workouts: http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/best-inner-thigh-exercises-all-time

    LOL!!!! THen I noticed this
    I know that I cant spot reduce fat. Just looking for workouts to try to spot reduce.

    Does that mean she knows she can't spot reduce, but wants to spot reduce?

    I dunno, but the link above still stands:happy:
  • willywonka
    willywonka Posts: 743 Member
    plie squats and leg lifts :flowerforyou:
  • shawna48
    shawna48 Posts: 15 Member
    lunges & one leg squats (with your non standing leg propped on a bench behind you)
    both use the inner thigh muscle as a stabilizer. it's an incredible burn

    also, wide stance squats
  • DjinnMarie
    DjinnMarie Posts: 1,297 Member
    Sumo squats, sumo deadlifts.
  • bostonwolf
    bostonwolf Posts: 3,038 Member
    Sumo squats, sumo deadlifts.

    beat me to it.
  • nomorebingesgirl2014
    nomorebingesgirl2014 Posts: 378 Member
    Great post
  • NancyMarie13
    NancyMarie13 Posts: 193 Member
    Thanks for everyone who replied and helped me with my question.

    To everyone else who wants to be a d*ck about it. Keep your comments to yourself.

    I said : "I know that I cant spot reduce fat. Just looking for workouts to strengthen/tone a problem area."
  • sjaplo
    sjaplo Posts: 974 Member

    To everyone else who wants to be a d*ck about it. Keep your comments to yourself.

    You're not the boss of us. It's a free internet.

    :drinker:
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member

    To everyone else who wants to be a d*ck about it. Keep your comments to yourself.

    You're not the boss of us. It's a free internet.

    :drinker:

    meanie :brokenheart:
  • ThePhoenixIsRising
    ThePhoenixIsRising Posts: 781 Member
    I know that I cant spot reduce fat. Just looking for workouts to try to spot reduce.

    :bigsmile:

    Any good full-body program, like the ones mentioned above, works that area properly. Working just your thighs won't be as effective.
    Did you edit her post to create drama? Or did she post this somewhere I'm not seeing?
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    I know that I cant spot reduce fat. Just looking for workouts to try to spot reduce.

    :bigsmile:

    Any good full-body program, like the ones mentioned above, works that area properly. Working just your thighs won't be as effective.
    Did you edit her post to create drama? Or did she post this somewhere I'm not seeing?

    she said
    I know that I cant spot reduce fat. Just looking for workouts to strengthen/tone a problem area
    . it's the T word
  • NancyMarie13
    NancyMarie13 Posts: 193 Member
    I never said what that quote was. It's not fair to put words in my mouth or ASSUME what I meant by TONE.

    I meant just what I asked and what the topic title says INNER THIGH WORKOUTS. What I choose to do with them should be up to me.

    Really appreciate those of you who offered workouts/exercises. It takes a lot for a person to ask others opinions and for help. Sometimes JUST answering the question and leaving out your personal opinions and assumptions is all a person needs.
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  • ThePhoenixIsRising
    ThePhoenixIsRising Posts: 781 Member
    I know that I cant spot reduce fat. Just looking for workouts to try to spot reduce.

    :bigsmile:

    Any good full-body program, like the ones mentioned above, works that area properly. Working just your thighs won't be as effective.
    Did you edit her post to create drama? Or did she post this somewhere I'm not seeing?

    she said
    I know that I cant spot reduce fat. Just looking for workouts to strengthen/tone a problem area
    . it's the T word
    So..... to strengthen and tone a muscle you don't use weights? I'm confused, she said nothing about spot reducing fat, but instead wanting to strengthen and tone the muscle so it looks good when the fat is gone.

    Was it a reading comprehension error, or did you assume when she said tone she was really meaning fat reduction?
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    I also lie on my side, put a heavy weight on my inner thigh and lift my leg toward the ceiling. Targets the inner thigh muscle. Seems to work well for me.

    Horseback riding and sex are good too. and fun.
  • RhineDHP
    RhineDHP Posts: 1,025 Member
    I searched for Adductor (inner thigh) exercises, and one link led here:

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/finder/lookup/filter/muscle/id/17/muscle/adductors

    Try them out, see which works best for you.

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