Exercises For Firm Inner Thighs

You can increase firmness in your inner thigh muscles with strengthening and stretching exercises three days a week. Burn off any excess fat by doing 30 minutes of moderately intense aerobic activity at least five days a week. Get enhanced results with activities such as lap swimming, water aerobics and bicycling, which give you a cardiovascular workout while sculpting your inner thigh muscles.

Side Lunge

Begin standing with your feet hips-width apart and your arms in a circular shape in front of you with fingers almost touching. Shift your weight to your heels, turn your head slightly upward and tighten your abdominal muscles. Inhale as you step your right leg over to the right with your toes facing forward and your weight on your heel. Bend at your hips and shift your weight to your right leg as you bend your right knee until it is aligned over the second toe of your right foot and your shin is vertical to the floor. Use your arms to help maintain your balance. Keep your left foot on the floor and your left leg extended during the lunge movement to the right. Exhale and push off with your right leg to return to the starting position. Complete 12 repetitions to the right, then repeat the exercise with your left leg.

90-Degree Lift

Place the back end of a sturdy chair a few feet in front of you. Stand with your feet hips-width apart and bend over from your hips until your back is parallel to the floor. Extend your arms forward and grip the back of the chair with both hands. In a controlled movement, extend your right leg out to your right side with your toes pointed until your leg is parallel to the floor, then release. Repeat the lift 12 times with your right leg, then repeat the movement 12 times with your left leg.

Warrior I

This yoga pose strengthens the back and opens the chest as it strengthens your inner thighs. Stand with your legs about 4 feet apart, your back straight, neck long and arms at your sides. Turn your left leg and foot out at a 90-degree angle and swivel your body to the left until both hips and your upper body are turned toward your left leg. Bend your left knee to a 90-degree angle, keeping your back leg straight by lifting your heel and pressing it away from your body. Take your arms out to your sides and raise them overhead. Lift your head up and look at your thumbs as you stretch upward from your hips to your fingertips. Stay in this pose for 10 breaths before returning to your starting position. Repeat the pose with your right leg.