How can I get bigger legs?

[Anonymous]

I am 5'5 and about 116, I would like to get bigger legs because they are so skinny. I have tried just about anything; when I was in high school I ran track, but you would never believe me if you looked at me, so can someone please help me. For the past year I have been trying to gain 10 pounds, but it has not worked, so next week I will be going to the doctor to work on my weight. Let me not stray away from the topic, how can I get bigger thighs and calves without using weights because I do not have time to go to the gym?

[KELLY1990]

Over the years, I have lost weight, and my stomack and waist keep getting smaller. I wondered why for a while until I noticed everything was, literally going to my thighs. I'm on my feet and always walking and active too, so I have your problem in reverse. Going to see a doctor is a good decision, so good for you. Very smart. I have done everything but.

I think I would have to agree with Vendrix on this one. Meat and other proteins should help you. If the doctor, for some reason, can't help you, you should try to see a nutritionist. Maybe they could help.

[Asker]

Thank you, I'm supposed to go next week, hopefully he can help me.

[KELLY1990]

Good luck!

[ivarei]

metabolisms burn fat. if you're trying build muscle and bulk up your legs, then you need to eat protein (shakes and bars) and then you need to do leg exercises. it's not like, "i'm eating protein tonight" you need to dedicate time to this and that means getting to the gym or finding other ways to workout your legs in combination with eating a high protein diet.

[Asker]

I have tried to take Ensure Plus which is supposed to help you gain weight, but I'm not really consistent and I am trying to exercise at home until I can get to a gym. Which protein shakes would you recommend?

[ivarei]

Go to whole food and get a vanillia protein powder. get some ice, frozen fruit, the powder, stick it in a blender and make a smoothie and drink it every morning. then as a snack, try a protein bar made by Snickers, they taste great, have mounds of protein and calories, then do squats while holding a dictionary.

[Asker]

My supermarket is like less than two minutes away when walking, so I will definitely go there tomorrow to look for everything. Thank you for your advice. I was actually going to go to the doctor next week to see if he could put me on weight gaining pills because I barely ever gain weight.

[ivarei]

You don't want to just gain weight, because then you'll just get a fat belly, a double chin, and love handles. but I do still suggest seeing a doctor, I'm not an expert.

[Asker]

Oh I know, I definitely want the weight to turn into muscle.

[Vendrix]

If you go to a gym do squats. They are the best weigh to bulk the legs. Start with just a light bar or none and see how it goes, try doing 3 sets of 10 reps. It also makes you tighten your stomach to protect your back. And don't go past 90 degree knee bend.

Also eating meat or other protein is a must. Grows the muscle.

[Asker]

Last year I actually went to the gym and I did squats with the bar, but I haven't really had the time this year, maybe next month. Thank you for the advice though.

[Vendrix]

Of course. Also you said you did track, well short distance sprints builds bulkier muscle than long distance running so if you go to a track run short distances fast instead of long distance, although both will increase muscle growth.

[Asker]

I did track in high school and I was a sprinter, but on an average day, we ran about four miles.

[Anonymous]

Eat more protein and do leg workouts, that's really the only way.

[Asker]

I'm eating that tonight lol, but I think the reason why I can't gain weight is because I have a fast metabolism.

[The-Dude-Next-Door]

squats and lunges

[Asker]

Do you know how many sets and reps I should do because the most squats I ever did was like 3 sets of 20 and I think it's the same for lunges.

[The-Dude-Next-Door]

With lunges, 3 sets of 20 is good. I have done sets as high as 40 lunges before, but I don't recommend girls doing more than 20 at a time, because I got massive cramps and my legs locked. With squats, you need to add more weight; squat 100 lbs. 100 lbs is not a lot for you, because 100lbs is less than or equal to your weight anyway. Do 3 sets of 10 or 15 if you can't do 20. Squatting only the bar is too light, and you will have small legs forever. If you ran track do you know what rockets are?

[Asker]

No, I don't think I have ever done that unless we used another name.