Two Unusual Inner Thigh exercises to tone legs and burn belly fat
For most women and men working the inner thigh consists of sitting on the various leg machines dotted around the gym. Now do not get me wrong this may have some benefits but I believe your are missing a chance to not just firm up the legs but flatten the stomach and lose physique fat as nicely .
To achieve this result your inner thigh exercises need to include body weight and free weight movements. This is because every free movement leg exercise utilises many muscles in the body. So the more muscle you utilize the harder you work and the more intense the exercise the more energy you burn resulting in fat loss. Look at any of the leading fat loss fitness programs and you will see workouts that include lots of leg movement.
Well known leg exercises like the lunge and squat also give your abs a great workout. This is because when you are performing these types of exercises your abdominals are recruited to provide balance and stability. Start adding weight as well and they have to work even harder resulting in a stronger, tighter and flatter stomach.
That said here are 2 fantastic exercises fot inner thighs that can be done at the gym or at home that will work wonders not just for your legs but your whole body
Lateral lunges with touchdown. 3 x 10 reps each leg
As this can be quite a tricky exercise to perform I would advise starting just your bodyweight then progress to medicine balls or dumbbells. Word of warning this will give your butt a great workout as well.
Standing tall with your feet shoulder width apart, breathe in and take a step as far as you can to one side. When you place your foot with toes pointing forwards bend your knee and drop down as low as possible. If you can the stationary leg should be straight as you lower yourself to work the inner thigh properly. Maintaining a straight back at all times exhale and step back to the original position. When starting with this exercise you might not be able to step far or bend low which will improve over time.
Wide leg Squats - 10 -15 Reps
For a more effective inner thigh workout try to use a dumbbell with this exercise
Here is a quick explanation for doing a sumo squat. Spread you feet wide and make sure your toes are pointing in the opposite directions so your inner thighs are facing outwards. With your weight evenly distributed hold the dumbbell at one end and with straight arms let it hang below your waist. Inhale then bend your knees and push your hips backward making sure your back is not rounded with your head up. Lower yourself down until the weight is almost touching the floor
Then as you breathe out slowly return to the starting position taking care to maintain the same form throughout the movement.
For the best results and to reduce the chance of injury make sure you are fully warmed up and can execute correct form. If you’re unsure or need further help speak to fitness professional in your gym or local area. For fat burning toning the legs these 2 inner thigh exercises are the business so try them out today
