Flabby thighs affect a lot of people which is why it isn’t surprising that many are trying to look for ways to reduce excess fat that seem to be accumulating in this area of their body. Running, cycling, and even swimming are just a few of the more common exercises to tone and strengthen the legs but there are others that you should try out as well.
If you want to tone your thighs, try these exercises out:
Leg extensions.
Sit upright on a sturdy chair with your hands placed on the chair for additional leverage. Keep both feet planted on the floor. Raise your right leg before you as you engage your quadriceps. Hold this pose for 3 to 5 seconds before lowering your leg back down. Repeat this exercise 12 to 20 times before switching to the other leg.
Warrior III.
This yoga pose targets not just your thighs but your core and other leg muscles too. To do this exercise stand straight with your feet together. Lift your left leg with toes pointed while shifting your weight to the other leg. Keep on raising your left leg behind you as you bend forward at the waist to create a horizontal line from your heel to your head. Your hands should remain at your sides. Engage your abdominal muscles and make sure that your left leg is in line from your foot to your thigh. Hold this pose for five breaths before going back to your first position. Do the same with the other leg.
Split squat.
Go into a staggered stance with one foot forward and the rear foot placed on top of a stool or box. Hold a dumbbell in each hand and place them at your sides. This is your first position. Descend slowly by bending the knee of the front leg. Make sure that you keep your back straight as you lower yourself into a squat. Drive down on your heel to push yourself back up. Do 10 to 12 reps before switching your legs.
Chair squat.
If you are just starting to workout, this is a good choice for toning your thigh muscles. To begin this workout, you should stand in front of a chair with your back towards it. Keep your feet at hip-width apart. With your weight evenly distributed on your heels, push your hips back while engaging your core to go into a sitting position. Pause before your butt touches the seat of the chair then push yourself back up. Repeat this 10 to 15 times to complete one set.
Sumo squat.
Start with your feet positioned wider than your shoulders’ width with your toes pointed outwards and your knees above them. Your back should remain straight throughout this exercise. Lower yourself into a squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Your weight should be placed on your heels. Push off your heels when you are at the bottom of the squat to go back to your first position. Repeat this 10 to 12 times.
Source: coreperformance.com
