Thighs look uneven and odd...help!!!

[ElsaParis]

Ok, since starting my exercise routine in January, I have noticed considerable improvement to the
glutes and back of thighs. I have since added body weight squats to my routine and am seeing
increased definition from the hip downward along the sides of the thighs. However, the front
of the thighs....Nada! What am I doing wrong and/or what exercise (bodyweight only please) can I add
to make sure the entire thigh is being worked? As it is now, the definition in the back is greater
and it looks...well....odd!

Thanks!

[superja]

Ok, since starting my exercise routine in January, I have noticed considerable improvement to the
glutes and back of thighs. I have since added body weight squats to my routine and am seeing
increased definition from the hip downward along the sides of the thighs. However, the front
of the thighs....Nada! What am I doing wrong and/or what exercise (bodyweight only please) can I add
to make sure the entire thigh is being worked? As it is now, the definition in the back is greater
and it looks...well....odd!

Thanks!

What are your goals? Is there a reason for only wanting to do body weight squats?

If you're dieting and losing fat, you can't control where it comes off. Squats do work your whole leg, but if your body decides to lose the fat off your hamstrings first, there's nothing you can do but continue losing fat until the front eventually comes off as well.

[kimm4]

It will come down to what you carry in terms of overall muscle, combined with lower bodyfat.

You've already been told in previous threads there's only so much you can do with bodyweight workouts.

[mcbourque]

That was my first thought too. Might be that you can't get more from bodyweight exercises.

[ElsaParis]

What are your goals? Is there a reason for only wanting to do body weight squats?

If you're dieting and losing fat, you can't control where it comes off. Squats do work your whole leg, but if your body decides to lose the fat off your hamstrings first, there's nothing you can do but continue losing fat until the front eventually comes off as well.

I only do bodyweight exercises because I don't belong to a gym or have access to weights. I will continue to work those squats! ;-)

[sonti]

Its because you are only doing bodyweight regular squats.

To correct this, we do certain things like front squat, zercher, etc.

Are you doing anything like high (40-50% height) step-ups?

[ElsaParis]

Its because you are only doing bodyweight regular squats.

To correct this, we do certain things like front squat, zercher, etc.

Are you doing anything like high (40-50% height) step-ups?

Step-ups no...and anything that requires weights is an impossibility at this time other than improvised weights like
loaded down backpacks.

[mcbourque]

Step-ups no...and anything that requires weights is an impossibility at this time other than improvised weights like
loaded down backpacks.

Step-ups are good too if you can find some steps, staircases, or high bench outside to do those.
You could also add jumping squats and lunge variations to your workout. That would add more resistance.

I saw a while back that you ask for gym in Paris. Are you actually there? When I lived there, I would go running in the Jardin des Plantes. Very pretty

[leelameema]

Get one of those big balls you fill with air don't know the technical term but at Walmart 7.00 . Put behind back and squat against the wall. Start to hold that squat for a count like start 5 seconds then stand and repeat buildup seconds squatting . Also do roll out bridges . Surely you can fill some gallons of water to use as weight . A gallon weights 8.34 pounds

[AnnalisaLynn]

Step-ups are good too if you can find some steps, staircases, or high bench outside to do those.
You could also add jumping squats and lunge variations to your workout. That would add more resistance.

This!^ Or you could wedge a chair against the wall and step up on that.

How about a couple 1 gallon bottles of water to weight the legs? Even if you hold one in front of you and do goblet squats. Check out www.bodyrock.tv. They have a bunch of home workouts and links to cheap gym equipment for your home including sandbags which they use to weight their exercises.

[ElsaParis]

This!^ Or you could wedge a chair against the wall and step up on that.

How about a couple 1 gallon bottles of water to weight the legs? Even if you hold one in front of you and do goblet squats. Check out bodyrock tv They have a bunch of home workouts and links to cheap gym equipment for your home including sandbags which they use to weight their exercises.

Excellent!! Thank you! I will be sure to look into this!