Don't stone me but...

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sue320

Cathlete
I HATE Leaner Legs! ;-) Can you tell that lower body is my weakness? AAAGGGHHH...those low-ends are a killer! Now that I've gotten that out of my system, here's why I'm posting...I feel LL the most in my quads-the last place I really need. I NEED, quite badly, something that will really hit my glutes. I have exactly six/seven months to whip my rear-end into shape. How often should one work that area to really see a difference? Any input would be appreciated.

TIA
Sue<><
PS. I know you won't believe this, but I really felt my rear-end lifting/tightening when I did--gasp--the firm (I don't know how to whisper on the computer)...gave it to my mom so that's why I'm not doing it now (plus I really like Cathe)--maybe it had something to do with using it almost daily (hmmmmm)
 
Hi Sue ... Well, I have lost 7 inches in my hips since March 3rd, ... but... I exercise most of the time 6 days a week, but sometimes get by with 5. I do between 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hrs a day, I split it up, an hr in the morning, an 30 minutes to 1 1/2 hrs at night, depending on my mood. It was alot of hard work, but I am almost at my goal. I don't have the LL video, but I have several others I usually lift weights at least once a day legs one day and upper body the next, or I do MIS one day and power hour the next day. Like I said alot of hard work lol. ..... plus I thru in some pilates and terminator ... Rhonda :7

PS... I don't always feel it in my glutes, but I can tell by the results I get that it is working.
 
Have you tried Muscle Endurance by Cathe? It has a lot of leg presses similar to the Firm but you're working out with Cathe instead. To me, ME hits the glutes more than LL. Not sure if that's the case with everybody or not.
Lisa
 
Thanks Lisa! Haven't tried it yet, but it is tops on my "want-to-buy-next" list. I think I have excellent reason to buy it now!

Sue<><
 
Since I have this DVD I was considering doing just that. However, I don't have time for cardio and the whole pyramid system so I suppose the next question would be, pu or pd? Which would be more beneficial?

S.<><
 
I did pd first, because it warms up each part so you can "go out with a bang" onto the next body part.

:)
 
You probably weren't looking for suggestions to add to your wish list, but Lotte Berk's High Round Assets will really target your "seat" as they like to call it.

I agree that LL gave me more results in the quads than anything else. I also agree that the floorwork in PLB is good for the glutes. I always do pyramid up only because I feel this makes it more of a heavy strength workout and less of an endurance workout.

HTH,

Angela
 
AAGGHH Angela!!! My christmas list is too long as it is! :D But thanks, I'm going to check into LB shortly.

Sue<><
 
This routine really targets your glutes/hamstrings. You will get some quad work as well, but the greater emphasis will be on the back of the leg.

Start with deadlifts, then do tall box step ups, then do plies, then do hamstring work with the ball. Do as many sets and reps of each as you feel is necessary. If you have some Cathe DVDs you can use the chaptering to follow this routine.

Also there are some good Pilates exercises that really hit the hamstrings such as the one legged bridge and the leg pull up. Try Kathy Smith's Pilates for the Lower Body.
 
Jane,

Thanks for taking the time to post that. I'll put that on my "workout list" and give it a try!

Sue<><
 
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