exercise advice for your thigh area.

[Princesscj]

Anyone know of any good exercises you can do in your home for you thighs, Quadriceps muscles, Hamstring muscles. This seems to be my worse area, as I can't do squats because of my back at the bottom is bad at the moment. thanks in advance.

[Sprog]

Lunges for quads.

Glute ham raises for glutes and hamstrings.

[chazzy1864]

front squat
split squat
bulgarian split squat
lunge
walking lunge
reverse lunge
crossover lunge
side lunge
jump squat
explosive squat
box jump
step up
hack squat
romanian deadlift
good morning
goblet squat
zercher squat


Nope, no exercises you can do outside of standard back squats.

[brianhorne3]

front squat
split squat
bulgarian split squat
lunge
walking lunge
reverse lunge
crossover lunge
side lunge
jump squat
explosive squat
box jump
step up
hack squat
romanian deadlift
good morning
goblet squat
zercher squat


Nope, no exercises you can do outside of standard back squats.

I don't think I have anything to add to this list.....seeing as I don't even know what a zercher squat is....but as a general rule, there is always multiple exercises to hit any muscle or muscle groups. Don't get trapped into thinking one exercise is "essential".

[Jack_Lupino]

I don't think I have anything to add to this list.....seeing as I don't even know what a zercher squat is....but as a general rule, there is always multiple exercises to hit any muscle or muscle groups. Don't get trapped into thinking one exercise is "essential".

i do... how about jefferson squat, sissy squat, ball hamstring curl, duck walk, frog hop, horse stance, wall sit...

not sure about good mornings being on that list considering the OP is talking about lower back problem and wanting to work legs.

[whatevergirl]

Plie squat...I have seen great results myself, from that!

[Princesscj]

Thanks for the exercises everyone, not heard of half of them lol, I ill search them now, thanks.

[Bigzperson]

i do... how about jefferson squat, sissy squat, ball hamstring curl, duck walk, frog hop, horse stance, wall sit...

not sure about good mornings being on that list considering the OP is talking about lower back problem and wanting to work legs.

How about some sprints? I remember someone telling me that 'spot' training is a myth, and I believe it. But that doesn't mean focusing on a muscle group is futile.

I think, though, that the OP should do whatever exercise DOESN'T HURT. Pick one, hell, pick TEN, to do at home, and do them until you own them.

Good luck with the LB pain.

[Mindi912]

How about some sprints? I remember someone telling me that 'spot' training is a myth, and I believe it. But that doesn't mean focusing on a muscle group is futile.

I think, though, that the OP should do whatever exercise DOESN'T HURT. Pick one, hell, pick TEN, to do at home, and do them until you own them.

Good luck with the LB pain.

Well you're not supposed to be able to spot reduce fat, however if it is her worst area then she does need to focus on it more.


One thing though guys half those exercises, the OP is not going to be ale to do at home.

OP - If you are working out at without weights or anything like that, then can I suggest you pick your exercises and do them in a circuit. Do them for time, a 1 minute on each, 5 minutes total before rest. That will give you 5 exercises, then move onto a different circuit. You can make up 4 circuits, that will give you a 20 minute workout. Try and get through your circuit twice. You should be pushing yourself pretty hard.

[Mindi912]

As for the lower back pain - what is this from exactly?

[Princesscj]

As for the lower back pain - what is this from exactly?

Well its seems to get better as I lose weight so im guessing its my fitness, but once thats not problem im good for anything, just needed some ideas till then.

What does OP mean? lol i have no idea.

[chazzy1864]

Well its seems to get better as I lose weight so im guessing its my fitness, but once thats not problem im good for anything, just needed some ideas till then.

What does OP mean? lol i have no idea.

Original Poster (i.e. thread starter)

[Mindi912]

Well its seems to get better as I lose weight so im guessing its my fitness, but once thats not problem im good for anything, just needed some ideas till then.

What does OP mean? lol i have no idea.

Focus on the weight the want to be not the weight you have to lose.

Keep working on that fitness. If it's helping your back then that's absolutely fab.

As Chazzy said OP = Original Poster.

[obesebeast]

at home...

clams(abductors/adductors)
birddog yoga poses
bridges

my lower back is shot too, but I can still do some squats, you may be better off using a big swiss ball to support your back and help you with the motion. Should be plenty of youtube demonstrations

[Bigzperson]

Well its seems to get better as I lose weight so im guessing its my fitness, but once thats not problem im good for anything, just needed some ideas till then.

What does OP mean? lol i have no idea.

Good Luck!!!

[dontburstmy]

Anyone know of any good exercises you can do in your home for you thighs, Quadriceps muscles, Hamstring muscles. This seems to be my worse area, as I can't do squats because of my back at the bottom is bad at the moment. thanks in advance.

try a yoga warrior pose and hold for 30 - 60 seconds.