Thighs (Page 2 of 3)

Exercises

These thigh muscle exercises are used for thigh development and balance:

Flat-Footed Medium-Stance Barbell Squat – This exercise perfects the muscles of the thighs and buttocks. If you use a wide stance you will work your inner thighs. Always use a power cage or a Smith Machine and perform half-squats until your muscles have adapted.

Alternated Barbell Front Lunge – This exercise perfects the thighs and hamstrings. You can also perform freehand (without weight) Front and Side Lunges.

Thigh Extension on Leg Extension Machine – This exercise perfects the lower thigh (quadriceps). For variety you can exercise one leg at a time.

Leg Curl on a Leg Extension Machine – This exercise perfects the hamstring muscle. For variety you can exercise one leg at a time.

Step-up with Barbell – This exercise perfects the upper thigh and is performed by stepping up to a bench or platform. This exercise should be performed once you have developed muscle adaptation.

Leg Press – This exercise perfects the quadriceps, the hip muscles, and the buttocks.

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