Sculpting of the thighs

[danzakcpa]

I sent this message originally to Cathe the other day, but if anyother people out there have any insight on this, please let me know. Thanks!!!

Cathe, I have a question for you. I am 5 feet 3 inches tall, weigh 115 pounds. I am in good shape. I am a mesomorph. My thighs are very muscular and defined in the front. However, I want to get that side sweep line in the thigh. You know when you look at someones legs from the side, you see a line that seperates the thigh and the hamstring. What exercises can I do that will build that up? Please let me know. Thanks!!!!!!

 

[teddy16410]

Not Cathe but.... If I recall correctly I was doing squats with Gym Style Legs last week and I think I heard Cathe talk about this for a minute. If you do your squats with legs closer together then you work more of the muscle area that allows the cut you are referring to. I perked up a bit because I have less than perfect legs but I DO get comments about the side cuts I have.... I have always done squats with legs closer because its a bit more comfy for my lower back.... I'll look at tape again and see if I can make sure I heard her right. Hope we get a detailed answer on this one too!
Traci

 

[danzakcpa]

hey traci, thank you so much for the feedback, that makes sense, i am going to try that at the gym tonight, i want that side cut badly so that my legs will look sleek and toned and not just bulky and muscular!!!!.

robin

 

[LauraMax]

Hi Robin--not Cathe but.......since you have access to a gym, you could try the leg extension machine for definition. Typically I use squats, lunges & presses to gain size, & leg extensions & curls for definition. Try doing 3-4 sets of 15 of 75-80% of your max at 3 sets of 10.

 

[danzakcpa]

Thanks for your feedback, I will take this into consideration for my workout. I have done leg extension a lot, but I usually pile the weight on, since I feel it working more. What do you think about doing 20-30 reps of leg extensions with lighter weight, would this be more beneficial in achieving that side cut? Let me know what you think. Thanks.

Robin

 

[LauraMax]

It could be. There are a ton of variations you can use on the leg extension. If you have a training parter, you can do something like 5 reps at your heaviest weight, drop the weight down 30% & do 10 reps, & then drop it down another 20% & do another 10 reps--all in a row, & you have to lower the weight sloooooooooowly. I've done this a few times w/a friend at my gym & man did I feel the burn.

This is just another option, there are lots more. But IMO the way to get that side quad definition is with leg extensions.

 

[dlaudy]

You didn't say how developed your hamstrings are?? You might need to beef them up rather than continue to develop or possibly over-develop your front quads. I've found that straight leg cable exersizes do great things to my legs. Side outer thigh will help with the sweep you're after. Do them as a finishing exercise after your squats/lunges.

 

[danzakcpa]

my hamstrings are not as developed as my quads, what exercises are you referring to for the side outer thigh, what would you recommend?