Thigh exercises can be relaxing to do, but yet give great results. Most thigh exercises aren’t strenuous, but when done correctly and regularly, you can get shapely thighs in a matter of a few short weeks.
For best results, you can combine your exercises with a good diet.
The Wall Squat
This exercise is great for training the front of your thighs.
Stand against a wall, with your feet apart at around shoulder-width. Lean back against the wall.
Your feet should be a small distance away from the face of the wall.
Slowly lower yourself into a squat, keeping your upper body against the wall at all times. As you lower yourself down, inhale and don’t move your feet.
When you have reached a point where your knees form a right angle, slowly exhale and slide yourself upwards again, back to the original position.
Do this for 12-16 reps, 1-3 sets.
For an additional challenge, you can hold a dumbbell in each hand.
The Seated Butterfy
This is an exercise that focuses on your inner thigh.
Sit on the floor (or an exercise mat for more comfort). With your back straight at all times, bring the soles of your feet together and then pull them close to your body. Your hands can now rest on your feet while you hold this position for 20-30 seconds.
If need be, hold your knees down with your hands, but be gentle.
Do this for 10-12 reps, 1-2 sets.
The Seated Hip Twist
This exercise works your outer and rear thigh.
Sit down on the floor or an exercise mat with your legs fully extended in front. Place your right foot over your left leg by bending the right knee.
Hug your right knee with your arms and pull it slowly towards your left shoulder.
Once you’ve done this, hold the position for 20-40 seconds, and then switch sides.
Do this for 12-15 reps, 1-3 sets.
The Lying Leg Pull
This exercise works your entire thigh.
Lying on your back, raise your knees into the air while keeping your feet flat on the floor.
Now bring your right heel across to your left thigh so that the heel rests on the left thigh. Place your hands under the thigh and bring your left thigh towards your chest.
Hold this for 20-40 seconds and alternate on the other side.
Do this for 12-15 reps, 1-3 sets.
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