what do you think?
- Thread starter laura35
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I read that hip extension exercises are more effective than lunges or squats. the one where you are on all fours and you lift you leg towards the ceiling. I dont know how true this is but would like to see which would produce the best results since this is my problem area still.
fit_fairy
Cathlete
I have to say, from all the books I have read and my experience, squats, deadlifts and lunges. Squats are the ultimate lower body exercise.
Catherine
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sahara
Cathlete
Squats and lunges for me. I really like that Cathe tends to put them at the beginning of her workouts so I can get them over with! I have found squats (especially plie squats) to be very effective for me. My legs were always pretty toned but there was always that giggle factor on the inner thighs. Now, my entire leg is toned and sleek.
Tracey
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Tracey
"Where there's a will, there's a way."
kathryn
Cathlete
If I had to choose only one lower body exercise that is effective and hits every muscle in the lower body, it would be a one-legged squat. They are effective even with just body weight, and the balance challenge calls the inner and outer thigh muscles into play much more than more stable squats or lunges.
kathryn
Cathlete
>I read that hip extension exercises are more effective than
>lunges or squats.
These are isolation exercises, so while they might target the glutes more directly, they don't work the entire leg. I do thing they are a good exercise to use with squats and lunges (since most of us can use a little more work in that area, LOL!).
>lunges or squats.
These are isolation exercises, so while they might target the glutes more directly, they don't work the entire leg. I do thing they are a good exercise to use with squats and lunges (since most of us can use a little more work in that area, LOL!).
