To OP, i have a similar problem, big legs, normal sized body.
Tried for years to slim down to no avail. Then I got roped into track, and as a result of the training and prescripted diet, my legs retained their size (75kg @ 179cm, 22.5 thighs) but got alot more ripped. During January's track meets my bf was around 6-8% and my naturally large lower body allowed me an advantage in the first 30-50m due to their innate power, was able to do 23.55s for 200m. Currently ATG squatting at a 1RM of 107.5kg. My coach said i replaced all the flab in my legs with muscle thru' training.
Thanks to track training, my vert has also increased in leaps and bounds (im also a ball player), to the point where I can grab onto a legit rim from a standstill jump. Heavy squatting has done me far better good for aesthetics and my sport/s than all those years of trying to get "slimmer legs".
Sometimes, your natural body type is one with thick legs. Embrace it.
Tried for years to slim down to no avail. Then I got roped into track, and as a result of the training and prescripted diet, my legs retained their size (75kg @ 179cm, 22.5 thighs) but got alot more ripped. During January's track meets my bf was around 6-8% and my naturally large lower body allowed me an advantage in the first 30-50m due to their innate power, was able to do 23.55s for 200m. Currently ATG squatting at a 1RM of 107.5kg. My coach said i replaced all the flab in my legs with muscle thru' training.
Thanks to track training, my vert has also increased in leaps and bounds (im also a ball player), to the point where I can grab onto a legit rim from a standstill jump. Heavy squatting has done me far better good for aesthetics and my sport/s than all those years of trying to get "slimmer legs".
Sometimes, your natural body type is one with thick legs. Embrace it.
