Thread: Thigh Workout question.

Hi. Right now i have very weak thighs. I tried doing squats to make them stronger, but the problem is that the barbell hurt my shoulders too much. Can i just do leg curls or weighted lunges instead of squats? If so, do you know any good websites that knows how to do them properly? Will i get the same workout/muscle gain? I am a noob eh.

When you do squats make sure the bar rests across your traps just below that bump on the back of your neck. That way is has a bed of muscle to sit on rather than bone.

go to ExRx (Exercise Prescription) on the Net and there are some demos of exercises on there. Im not sure how good they are because I havent really looked at them.

Hope this helps.

Long story short, those won't match squats. I'd work past whatever is holding you back. Try:

1. What NBS said
2. Using a pad, if available
3. Front squats
4. Dumbbell squats as a last resort.

I'd really try getting past whatever isn't working on your back squat, though.

Good luck.

I had the same issue, i just do front squats and hold the barbell on top of my chest.

you'l get used to it.
i had the same prob when i first started, and my friends who i trained had the same problem.
dont stop squatting...you will learn

I agree with everyone else. I started using a pad because it hurt so much, but if you take off the pad, and just put the bar in a good spot, it doesn't hurt at all. Just keep working with it. Squats are the way to go.

Agree with PB, after a few sessions you'll get used to it, you won't even notice it anymore

i would consider geting over your problem. almost every person i know has had that problem. its just a matter of findnig the right bar setting on your upper trap muscle. though if you dont have alot of muscle there it does get to your neck somewhat but youll get used to it and find how to solve the problem.

ask a trainer at the gym, or an employee, if they can help you position the bar correctly. there's no true substitute for squats, though I do suggest doing front squats from time to time (you'll need to reduce the weight a bit when you do).

a towel can help keep the bar from killing your traps if you don't have much meat/bodyfat to provide a little cushion.

and go as light as you need to at first until you really get a feel for squatting and know your form is good.

get a solid "shelf" going and you'll be golden/towel free/pad free? i've always been anti-pad

Squats are very good for the thighs if you want to trim down fat and get muscular. You can go to the website at ThinThighsNow.com for tips and ebook of all the excersises to target your thighs. Hope it helps.