Moves that are good for your upper thighs

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Moves that are good for your upper thighs

Posted by SaschaPoles on February 4, 2009 at 5:40 pm

hi guys,

what moves would you recommend to work on your upper thighs and butt area?? id like to tone up those areas but im not sure which moves are best to do that on the pole….

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Veena

Administrator
February 4, 2009 at 6:12 pm

Nothing works as fast a squats! I have a pole squat in the lesson videos the version with on leg is killer. Squats will give you a killer booty too!! Also the pole leg lifts they work the front of the thigh and hipflexers.

So good pole moves would be the split spin and straight leg chair. I’m in a rush so when I think of more I’ll add them. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_geek.gif
SaschaPoles

Member
February 4, 2009 at 6:41 pm

thanks veena, im definitely gonna work on these squats- when i get my pole bakc up i’ll do those spins you mentioned https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
ducky

Member
February 4, 2009 at 7:32 pm

Hi Taylor, I’ve battled with thunder thighs for awhile,(my legs were BIG from my pregnancy) and I do plie squats with weights, move to hamstring curls, and do lunges last, combined with cardio of your choice. The upper body workout we get from our beloved pole definitely helps with balancing out the pear shape we can get. If you engage those glute muscles during a squat and a lunge you’ll really target the muscle.
glitterhips

Member
February 4, 2009 at 9:05 pm

Also if you can get yourself to do it running has given me killer shapely thighs, legs, and a booty https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif My thighs have always been thunderous and they got a little bigger from running but at least they’re definied now! And yes squats are also fantastic you can even do them while you watch tv!
SaschaPoles

Member
February 5, 2009 at 12:47 am

*bites into reeses peanut butter cups* these are BEAUTIFUL suggestions you guys, thank you so much!!! im definitely gonna start these lunges and stuff; i feel like my upper body gets so much working out from the pole but not too much on the bottom lol *sips wine*. maybe i need to change up my diet too….*chews cupcake* https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
RoxyPink

Member
February 10, 2009 at 4:01 pm

One thing that I do is take and do a plie squat…but with your butt almost to the floor..hold onto the pole and do slow hip circles while VERY SLOWLY rising to standing and then back down. I can really feel that work the thighs, butt, hip flexors and lower abs. It helps loosen up your hips too!
SaschaPoles

Member
February 12, 2009 at 12:02 am

WOW! that’s an awesome tip mrstone, i love that you said it loosens your hips too! i have a flexible back but the tightest hips ever!! thanks for the tips guys!
RoxyPink

Member
February 13, 2009 at 2:38 pm

Sasha…I like to do this as part of my warm up and cool down.
SaschaPoles

Member
February 14, 2009 at 2:46 pm

good idea, i always warm-up but sometimes forget to cool down, i did your move the other night, you can definitely feel it!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif thanks for the great tip!