Tone, shape, and strengthen in just 5 moves!
Although you can’t target weight loss to specific body parts, isolated moves can create lean muscle for that toned look. If you want long, lean legs, these 5 thigh exercises will strengthen and tone your upper leg muscles. Squats and lunges are great for your hamstrings and quads, while clams and leg circles target your inner and outer thighs.
Follow along with this quick workout to tone and strengthen your thighs!
Equipment Needed: Workout mat, one set light weight dumbbells of 5-10 pounds, interval timer (Gymboss is a free to download app)
What to Do: Perform each exercise for 40 seconds with 20 seconds rest in between. Before starting, make sure to watch the videos so you perform the exercises with proper form.
Beginner: 2 rounds
Intermediate: 4 rounds
Advanced: 6 rounds
Move on to a new level whenever your current one is no longer challenging.
Exercises:
1. Sumo Squat
2. Reverse Lunge
3. Split Squat
4. Clams
5. Leg Circles
Sumo Squats:
Reverse Lunge:
Split Squat:
Clams:
Leg Circles:
How’d the exercises work for you? Have advice for your fellow readers? Let us know! Leave a comment in the section below.