You might not want to hear this, but spot training isn’t what you think it is. Yes you can target specific muscle groups and build up bulging biceps or a peachy butt however that involves a tightly managed diet and exercise combination. If you are searching for a specific thigh gap or an 8-pack then it is probably easier to develop body positivity and love your unique shape than use spot exercises to chase someone else’s body shape. Recharged Personal Trainers understand the science behind body composition and won’t promise results we can’t deliver.
Understanding your leg muscles.
The legs are made up of interconnected muscle groups such as the quadriceps femoris, the central rectus femoris, and the three vasti: the vastus intermedius, medialis, and lateralis. You might be more familiar with terms like quads, glutes and calves. Bulking up muscle means working with a calorie surplus and converting those calories to muscle. Stripping fat means eating to a calorie deficit but maintaining enough protein to preserve muscle.
If you want toned, shapely legs you need to balance your workouts across all the muscle groups and above all, SQUAT!
Squat till you drop.
Squats can come in many forms but they all leave you trembling if you do them right. A personal trainer will lead you through weighted squats using a cage or barbell and offer complementary exercises like leg press, bulgarian lunges and crab walks. Resistance bands are a great way to keep up your inner thigh workout at home. You can buy them online or at Big W or K-Mart for a few dollars and then just google ‘resistance band exercises’ or ‘booty band exercises’ to find some inspiration. Pinterest and TikTok have some great ideas too! Make sure you keep your trainer informed of your home routine so they can balance out areas of strength and weakness in your one-on-one sessions.
Your inner thigh workout needs the support of your whole body to be successful. Luckily we are here to support you too.
