The Ultimate Thigh-Slimming Exercises
So you want to know how to get thinner thighs or leaner legs?
Here’s the thing: you’re free to’t spot-reduce fat or target-tone certain areas of your body.
That’s justnot how weight loss works.
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As a result, you may score the appearance of thinner thighs.
(Don’t believe it?
Check out thesebody transformations from lifting weights.)
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Equipment needed:None.
you could do all these moves with just your bodyweight.
Want to boost your burn?
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Try adding a set of 5- to 10-pound dumbbells (free weights have tons of benefits!)
to some of the strength moves for an added challenge.
A.Stand with feet together, arms down by sides.
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That’s one rep.
Do 15 reps on each leg.
A.Stand with feet together.
B.Take a big step forward with right leg.
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Don’t let knee extend past your toes).
Left knee should be pointed straight down to the floor (like a sprinter about to start running).
Upper body should maintain the hinged forward position while standing, with back straight, abs tight.
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E.Balance for one count and then lower back down into the lunge.
Do 15 reps per side.
This will help you balance at the top of the move.
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Progress into a faster speed for this thigh-slimming exercise when you’re ready to advance.
A.Stand with feet together, both arms reaching overhead, palms facing forward.
C.make a run at touch the floor, on either side of right foot, lightly with your fingertips.
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D.Push off of the right foot to return to the starting position.
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Thisballet-inspiredthigh-slimming exercise targets both the inner and outer legs.
(BTW: here’severything you should probably know plyometric, aka jump-style training.)
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C.Quickly push off the floor with both feet, jumping up and to the left.
Land with left foot stepping out to the side and back into squat position.
Kneeling Roundhouse Kick
This kickboxing-inspired thigh-slimming exercise is a terrific way to hit your outer hips too.
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B.Lift left knee off the floor, bending left heel in closer to body.
D.Extend leg straight out, pointing toe, shin, and shoelaces facing forward.
E.Bend knee back in and lower it down, almost to the floor (but not touching).
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A.Start kneeling and bend both elbows down to the floor below shoulders, hands clasped.
B.Extend left leg up and behind body, pointing toes as the leg extends.
C.Bend left knee and draw left leg in, lightly tapping the back of right knee with left kneecap.
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D.Extend left leg back out.
A.Start at the top of a push-up position or a high plank.
Step right leg back to plank position and then repeat with the left leg.
Do the same on the way back down during this thigh-slimming worklout move.
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A.Lie face down on the floor, bend elbows and stack hands under forehead.
B.Extend both legs straight out behind body, pointing toes and squeezing heels together.
C.Press shoulders down and lift both legs slightly off the floor.
E.Without letting knees touch the ground, slowly extend both legs back out straight.
