Legs

[Fit_mommy]

Hi ladies.

Okay so my weight and BF % are both droppping and my measurements are going in the right direct EXCEPT for my legs! They are getting BIGGER!x( I want them toned but SMALLER! Does this mean I need to lighten my weight on legs exercises??? Low (or no)weight/high rep-endurance is what I should focus on?

TIA!

 

[Dutchie42]

I'd go for something like Legs&Glutes with light weights. Love this workout!

Dutchie

 

[Fit_mommy]

Thanks for the suggestion, Dutchie!

Should I work on legs more often? I currently work my legs with weights 4x per week.

TIA again!

 

[Boybert]

Hi Wendy! Obviously I'm not Dutchie but thought I'd chime in. I think legs 4x a week would be a max. You might even want to try 3x week w/ the freestyle type training that has been discussed on the board. I have the same problem that my legs develop quickly so I tend to stay lighter and go heavier on upper body to "even" myself out. Hope this helps a bit!

"you miss 100% of the shots you never take"

Debbie

 

[winsomehill]

Wendy,
I have the same issue. I have just started to try and adjust my workout to the "freestyle" approach. There have been a lot of posts in the last month on this. Do a search for freestyle on the forum, and you'll get a lot of information on it.

Heather

 

[Fit_mommy]

Thanks ladies! I knew I could count on you!

 

[Imafitnessfreak]

Wendy, I'd lower the weight and maybe add another leg day. Legs and Glutes would be an awesome one. Don't max out on your weights. Use about 70% of your max. I just started doing more leg work last week to get rid of the bulk and so far it seems to be helping. I am using less weights, too!

 

[aila212]

Hi Wendy,

Another suggestion would be spinning. I have been spinning for a few months now and have gotten GREAT results. I usually cycle 2 times a week on my upright bike. I also do a full leg workout once a week rotating heavy and light weights.