Cellulite is a non life-threatening substance that develops right under the skin and gives off a cottage cheese appearance. When your thighs are victimized by this trapped fat and you want to reduce it, you need to focus on weight loss and weight lifting exercises. Building muscle can help increase your metabolism and give your legs better definition.
Step 1
Participate in cardiovascular training to burn calories and promote weight loss in your thighs. Do any type of cardio that involves your thighs like running, power walking, elliptical training, stair climbing, rowing and swimming. Aim for 45 to 60 minutes of cardio, three times a week on nonconsecutive days.
Step 2
Squat with the aid of an exercise ball. Pinch the ball against a wall with your mid back and hold dumbbells down at your sides. Step forward slightly and spread your feet shoulder width apart. Lower your body down by bending your knees. Stop when your thighs parallel the floor, stand back up and repeat.
Step 3
Step up and down on a bench. Stand behind the bench with your feet together and dumbbells in your hands. Place your right foot on the bench, then left foot. Step back down with your right foot then left foot. Step back up leading with your left foot and step down leading with your left foot. Keep alternating back and forth with each foot leading for a set of reps.
Step 4
Execute a set of lunges. Stand with your feet together and hold dumbbells at your sides. Step forward with your left foot and lower your body down until your left thigh parallels the floor and your right knee is one inch away from the floor. Stand back up, bring your feet together and lunge with your right leg. Alternate back and forth with each leg leading.
Step 5
Hold a barbell in front of your thighs to do stiff legged deadlifts. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and grasp the bar with a shoulder-width, overhand grip. Bend at the hips and let the bar go down towards the ground. Feel the contraction in the backs of your thighs, stand back up and repeat.
Step 6
Perform a set of squat jumps. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and your arms at your sides. Lower your body into a deep squat and jump up in the air as high as you can. Extend your arms above you as if you were trying to touch the ceiling. Land back down and repeat.
Tips and Warnings
- Perform 10 to 12 reps and four to five sets of your thigh exercises. Work out three times a week on the alternating days of your cardio.
Things You'll Need
- Bench
- Dumbbells
- Barbell
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