Ways To Use The Thighmaster

The ThighMaster was a popular workout tool in the 1990s. It was promoted by celebrity spokesperson Suzanne Somers as not just a thigh-toning tool, but also a full-body strengthener. While its name suggests it provides only a lower body toning workout, you can use the ThighMaster in several innovative ways to tone your upper body and abdominals.

Inner Thighs

That stubborn inner thigh fat, also known as adductor muscles, can be toned with the ThighMaster, and that is what made this piece of equipment famous. Sit on a bench with the ThighMaster handles placed between your thighs, just above your knees. The spring should be pointed to the floor. Place your hands on the tops of the handles for stability, squeeze your thighs together and release to starting position. Complete four sets of 25 repetitions.

Chest

The ThighMaster works your pectoralis, or chest muscles. Grip the ends of the handles with both hands and hold a few inches in front of your chest. The middle spring is pointing outward. Push the handles in together so that the ends touch, then release to starting position. Perform four sets of 25 reps.

Triceps

You can tone your triceps with the ThighMaster. Sit on a bench and set the ThighMaster on your right leg. Push the middle spring into your abdomen, place your left hand on the part resting on your thigh for stability and grasp the top handle with your right hand. Push it down in a controlled motion with your right hand as far as you can then release to starting position. Execute four sets of 15 of these then repeat on the opposite side.

Back

Strengthen your back muscles with your ThighMaster. Place the spring into your right armpit, with your right arm resting on one handle and the other handle resting against your rib cage. Squeeze the handles down by bringing your elbow down to your side and release to starting position. Complete four sets of 15 reps and repeat on the opposite side.

Abs

You can use the ThighMaster to work your abs. Sit on a bench, set the ThighMaster in your lap and push the middle spring in to your abdomen. Place your chest on the top handle and lean forward, pushing the top handle to touch the bottom handle. Slowly release back up to starting position, and perform four sets of 20 reps.