Flabby outer thighs make a lot of women embarrassed to wear shorts or a bathing suit. Work the outer thigh muscles to tone and shape with leg lifts. Leg lifts can be done at home, the gym, or while traveling by using your own body weight. Using a resistance band will make the exercise even more challenging. In addition to the cosmetic results, working the outer thigh is a great way to combat weakness in the hips caused by sitting at a desk or in the car.
Step 1
Tie the exercise band around both ankles. Leave enough slack that legs can move apart one foot without tension.
Step 2
Lie on your side on the exercise mat, legs straight.
Step 3
Keeping lower leg on the ground, raise upper leg straight up; you should feel resistance from the exercise band.
Step 4
Count slowly "one-two-three" while raising leg up. At the top of the motion, hold for a count of "one-two", then slowly lower leg to start position.
Step 5
Repeat for a total of 15 to 20 repetitions.
Step 6
Turn to rest other side of body on the ground, and repeat leg lifts with the opposite leg raise.
Step 7
Repeat sets of 15 to 20 leg lifts for a total of three to five sets for each leg.
Tips and Warnings
- A nutrition program that incorporates fat loss as well as leg lifts will make thigh saddlebags disappear, but you need to stick with it for at least six weeks in addition to the leg lift routine.
- Warm up for five minutes by jogging in place or using a treadmill before performing intense resistance band exercises, so as not to strain ligaments and tendons in the hip area.
Things You'll Need
- Exercise mat
- Flat resistance band
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