Comments on: How to Build Stronger Hip Muscles

on 5/7/2007 Working out your legs can be so boring, but it's by far the first muscle group you notice weakness in when you're out of shape.

on 4/24/2007 Thank you. I'm a dancer so i need it.

on 12/8/2006 do i need to build muscel to run faster?????????/ or to run better

on 12/8/2006 do i need to build muscel on my legs to be able to run better/ get better speed times

on 8/8/2006 To keep fit -
Run around your block twice a day for 2 months. Time yourself. Try to beat your last time every time you run. You can be like me. I play Australian rules football for your age group. My coaches make me do a fair bit of running. There is one more good running tip - go to a football and run 5 laps. Try not to stop. It's hard, but do it for 2 weeks.

To be strong -
Lift dumbells a few times a day. Try to do as many repetitions as you can. Between each set, stretch your arms. Rest for 20 minutes, then do a couple more. Try different ways to make other muscles stronger. After a few months, if you are happy with your muscle tone, try doing the sets faster. Do this for the same amount of months as before. Now, all you need is to build up your legs. Go to a gym. That's what I did. I did lots of running as well.

on 1/25/2006 The greatest secret in muscle development has to be the hips. Any good look at an anatomy and physiology manual shows the immense number of connections and abilities of forces involved. If you ride your bike up very steep hills and your thighs start to fail, use the 'hip swing' like the Tour de France champions. You will be amazed. The hips balance the upper legs, thighs, gluteals (major and minor), lower abs and pelvic and the effects reach as far as the lower calves and almost to the serrati. Strengthening this area is so important that Olympic gymnasts concentrate on hip development to extremes. The famous Thomas Flare is a direct result of this development. So, get those sexy buns, flat guts, delicious upper thighs and the middle like Jean Claude van Damme.

on 1/9/2006 You will be amazed by the results when you push your strength training to the max. If you want to see and feel results within six weeks, go heavy at the gym. Some of my favorite leg exercises are the Smith Machine squat, and lunge. I like to incorporate all other machines into my routine as well; seated calf raises, quad press, leg curl (hamstrings), leg extension (quads), and also dead lifts. I like to max out at 8 - 12 reps - this may not sound like a lot, but if you are going heavy enough you wont be able to squeeze out many more reps. This is the whole idea when it comes to strength training - you really have to push yourself in terms of resistance. You always want to be challenging your muscles, which is not always the case when going for high reps. If you are doing 20 reps for anything other than a warm up set; you re wasting your time! I especially want to recommend this technique to all the ladies who would like to gain strength and maintain a fit physique. Unless you are taking testosterone (male hormone), don't be afraid of getting too bulky, or looking like a dude - this is one of the biggest complaints (misconceptions) I hear from girls who would like to get in shape. Remember, if you want to see amazing results, don't be afraid to go heavy!

on 11/22/2005 These are a few tips on how to exercise at home.

Morning - do at least 50 sit-ups for your stomach muscle.
Tone up your hand muscle - put your toe to your knee and put your hand on the floor and push up about 50 times.
Stomach muscle - do 30 sit-ups. For the middle muscle - lie down on the floor or on the bed, lie down straight and raise your leg at a 60 degree angle and hold it in position for 15 seconds. Another 15 seconds and after 3 repetitions hold it up for 30 seconds. For the lower muscle - sit with both legs straight with your hands touching your toes. Move your hands left-right (as far as you can) about 20 times.
Eating - If you're hungry (and you want to feel full), drink 1 cup of water before each meal, then eat 1 bowl of rice or soup (vegetable soup).
Health - eat more chili. Drink more water to increase your stamina and reduce risk of getting a cough or fever. After meals, don't bathe. Rest for 5 minutes before you take a shower (it's not good for your lungs).

on 11/22/2005 I recommend having a partner sit on your shoulders and hoisting them up (being used like a squat barbell). While your partner is on your shoulders, dip up and down, doing 2 sets. There should be a third partner behind to support you. If a third partner is not available, stand against a shelf or wall so that your partner is able to touch the wall while you squat. Your partner should weigh slightly less than your normal lifting weight if you are new to this technique. If your advanced at this technique, you can go with a heavier partner.

on 11/22/2005 Stand in front of a chair with your back towards a chair as if you were going to sit down. Lower yourself to a sitting position just above the chair, then stand up again. The chair is only there to show you how low you should be going. Repeat a few times.

on 11/22/2005 A good way to keep from hip flexor injuries is to stand sideways on a step with one foot off and raise that leg up using your hip. It seems awkward but it really helps.

on 11/22/2005 Put on some some ankle weights and jump. You'll se an improvement after a few months of doing this.

on 11/22/2005 Lie on your back with your knees bent and arms at your sides. Next, flatten your back into the floor. While holding that position, raise butt off the floor, raising stomach to the ceiling. Hold that position for 5-10 seconds and repeat 20 times.

on 11/22/2005 Try running up steep, grassy hills. Stay on your toes, and each time you go, record your time and try to better that time. Be sure to get a good running start from a flat bottom on the hill and try to keep that speed constant.

on 11/22/2005 A nice exercice to build up your legs is to run up some stairs. Work up to two by two, and make a chart to keep track of your improvement and how much better your legs are getting.