Thigh definition

Joe Weider's Shape, March, 2001 by Whitman, Stacy

A quick, new way to tone your legs - no weights needed

TRAINER'S STRATEGY

Target inner and outer thighs with stabilization moves that involve multiple muscle groups.

WHY IT WORKS

You can zero in on your inner and outer thighs while working a lot of other muscles, including your abs and glutes, says this month's featured trainer, Andrea Bowman. Besides improving your overall muscle tone, your heart will be forced to work a little harder, so you'll burn more calories, she adds. Extra bonus: These moves mimic motions used in daily life (such as climbing onto a bike or into a car), so they also make everyday life easier

MUSCLE MECHANICS

The gluteus maximus, the large muscle in your buttocks, works together with the two muscles on your...

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