Welcome to The ThighBlaster WebsiteA woman's body is naturally predisposed to store fat in certain areas, such as thighs and buttocks. Some women are also genetically predisposed to cellulite - often on the butt and thigh areas. So, if you're "predisposed" to it, what can you do besides get liposuction? Good question! There are many things you can do besides surgery.
The Best Thigh Exercises:
- Inner Thigh Press: Stand with your feet one inch apart and hold onto a sturdy chair with your left hand. Keep your body straight and tighten your stomach muscles. Move your right leg in front of your left and squeeze your inner thigh as you move your leg slowly over. Return your right leg back to its starting position and repeat 10-12 times. Switch legs and repeat the exercise.
- Inner Thigh Lift: This exercise targets your hip adductors. There is a great illustrated guide on the ACE Fitness website.
- Barbell Lunges: Holding a barbell in each hand with your arms hanging down, stand with feet a few inches apart. Step forward with your right leg and allow your right knee to bend forward while your left leg stretches out. Before your left knee touches the ground, step back up again, bringing your left foot even with your right foot, thus stepping forward. Alternate with the other leg for about ten paces / lunches. Pause for two minutes and repeat.
- Leg Press: This exercise uses the leg press machine. Consult a trainer at your gym for instructions.
- Light Squats: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Using light weight, such as an empty barbell across your shoulders, squad down slowly. Keep your weight evenly distributed on your feet (i.e. not toes or heels) and your back straight. Keep your head up, looking directly in front of you.
- Sissy Squats: Standing upright, with your feet a few inches apart, hold onto something for support. Bend your knees, raise up on your toes and slowly lower yourself toward the floor, letting your pelvis and knees move forward slightly. Your butt should almost touch your heels.
- Leg Extensions: Saddlebag Slimmer (also known as lateral leg raises): Stand up straight, and lift your right leg out to the side - then lower it. It's that simple. Do three sets of 12-15 times with each leg with no rest in-between (one thigh rests while the other is working). Tip: Try not to lean while doing this.
- Outer Thigh Lift: Lying on your side, rest your head on your left arm, which should be stretched out above your head. Put your right arm on your right hip. Keeping your legs straight, use your outer thigh muscle to lift the right leg six inches off the floor. Keeping your heel out (opposite of pointing toe) will help you get a better stretch. Slowly lower your leg and repeat 8-12 times before switching to the other side. Do three sets.
- Outer Thigh press: Stand with your feet together and your left hand holding onto something for balance. Keep your back straight and your abs tightened as you slowly lift your right foot out and to the side before lowering it slowly and deliberately. Repeat this movement 8-12 times and switch legs.