Firming the inner thigh poses a challenge to some dieters and exercisers. However, a variety of exercises can help you reduce the jiggle and trim your thighs on the inside and outside. Exercise your legs two to three times a week, allowing the muscles to rest the day after you've worked them for best results. Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes before any workout, and stretch and cool down for at least five minutes when you're done.
Open Squats
Stand with your feet wider than hip distance apart, toes pointed forward. Bend forward and place your hands on the floor in front of you. Bend your knees so that your thighs are perpendicular to the floor and pretend you're sitting in a chair, buttocks pressed to the rear. You'll feel the pull in your inner thighs. Straighten your knees and lift your buttocks upward. Don't lock your knees, but keep them slightly bent. Repeat this lowering and lifting move 10 times. Repeat this exercise several times throughout the day.
Squat with Leg Thrust
Stand with your feet placed wider than hip distance apart, then squat down, placing your weight in your heels. Place your hands on your hips or cross them over your chest. Bend the knees and squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Keep your feet planted firmly into the floor, back straight, stomach pulled in. Hold the squat for a second or two, then stand. Keeping the left foot firmly on the floor, lift your right leg off the floor, toes pointed toward you and knee straight. Sweep your right leg in front of your body toward your left hip. Squat and then lift and repeat the same move with the other leg. Do this exercise five times on each side, with a squat in between each lift.
Inner Thigh Lift
Lie on your right side in a straight line, right leg directly above the left. Lift the right leg until it's level with your hip. Hold it there. Lift the left, or bottom leg, upward to meet the right. Hold for a second and then lower. You'll feel the tightening in your lower inner thigh as you repeat this exercise. Do 15 to 20 repetitions on each side.
Plie Dips
Stand with your feet wide apart, toes pointed slightly outward. Keep your back straight and lower your body toward the floor until your thighs are perpendicular to the floor. Hold and then lift yourself back to your starting position, placing your weight into your heels as you lift your body weight upward. Repeat this plie squat 10 to 20 times. For an additional challenge, hold onto one heavy dumbbell or other hand weight.
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