uneven leg muscle development

[workout junkie]

Cathe,

First let me say I love the new Hardcore workouts - it's hard to choose a favorite. I'm really starting to see some results. However, my legs aren't developing evenly. I hope I can explain this...

If I straighten my legs, the muscle on the outside of my thigh a few inches above my knee (outer quad?) is more developed on the left side than the right. You know that indentation I'm referring too? Anyhow, I'm wondering what I can do to even up my legs - which exercises target this specific muscle?

Thanks,
Melissa

 

[RhiannonW]

Not Cathe, obviously, but I have the same issue. I know there are threads of discussions on uneven muscle development in this forum. Not sure specifically what to search for, but I know I got some good advice. What worked for me was doing an extra set of whatever leg exercises(ie, step-ups, lunges) for my weaker side. Also I worked the weaker side first. It worked great for me. I also have this same issue with my left arm muscles. The bad news for me is if I don't do the extra set for a while the muscles get uneven again.

Good luck.

 

[workout junkie]

Thanks for the advice, however, I'd like to know which exercises specifically target that muscle on the outer thigh right above the knee. I'm afraid to work that side more because for the most part my legs are the same size, it's just that that my left side has an obvious indentation. Also, I always work out the side first that Cathe does, usually the right side, so I don't think doing the left side first would help.

Bumping for more advice...

Thanks,
Melissa

 

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[Shaz]

I would guess that doing one legged squats for the weaker side would help (with the other leg resting on a step behind you). Not sure if this would make glute development uneven though.

The only way I can think of to isolate the weaker quad would be to do leg extensions in a gym. To simulate this at home, you could put an ankle weight on the weaker leg, and do a leg extension either seated or standing (I think Cathe does the standing version in Leaner Legs).

 

[Shaz]

I would guess that doing one legged squats for the weaker side would help (with the other leg resting on a step behind you). Not sure if this would make glute development uneven though.

The only way I can think of to isolate the weaker quad would be to do leg extensions in a gym. To simulate this at home, you could put an ankle weight on the weaker leg, and do a leg extension either seated or standing (I think Cathe does the standing version in Leaner Legs).

 

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