This move
strengthens the backs of your thighs.
Many gyms have both a seated leg curl and a lying leg curl, and both exercises can be effective for
strengthening the back of the thigh.
Not exact matches
What it does: Stretches the entire side
of the body;
strengthens the
back and legs; relieves stiffness in the hips and
backs of the
thighs; improves digestion.
Exercises will include drawing your pelvic floor up into your pelvic outlet and holding it for endurance as well as short, quick contractions;
strengthening your lower abdominals (transversus abdominus) while drawing your pelvic floor up toward your belly button; and also
strengthening the support muscles
of your deep hip rotators, your lower
back and your inner
thighs.
This exercise works to
strengthen the lower
back, but you may also feel the muscles in the
back of your
thigh (hamstrings) and your butt (glutes).
The bridge exercise is a great way to isolate and
strengthen the gluteus (butt) muscles and hamstrings (
back of the
thigh).
The physical benefits
of this dance in Warrior I cover a full body spectrum: ankles, calves, and
thighs get a good stretch; the quadriceps and
back muscles are
strengthened (and that toning continues right up through the shoulders and arms); the psoas gets a delicious lengthening, preparing the body for backbends; and a thorough stretching extends through the belly, shoulders, neck, chest, and even the lungs.
Lunges help to
strengthen the calves, quads (front
of the
thigh), hamstrings (
back of the
thigh), and glutes (butt).
This yoga pose is one
of the most effortless but most effective in burning belly ft.. It also tones and
strengthens the shoulders, arms,
back,
thighs, and buttocks.
Your workouts must focus on
strengthening the hamstrings muscles on
back of thighs, quadriceps on front
of thighs and glute muscles in butt.
It prevents rounding
of the upper
back and
strengthens and tones your arms and
thighs.