This invention relates to a weighted thigh pad for strength training while
participating in a full contact sport. The weighed thigh pad includes a
conforming plate, removable elements attaching to the conforming plate
and resilient materials. The removable elements include weighted members
and spacer members varying the desired weight during strength training by
the user. The invention also relates to an exercise garment receiving the
weighted thigh pad in a pocket. The invention further includes a method
of strength training including selecting the desired weight and moving
the thigh muscles.