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8 Fat Burning Exercises for Your Thighs

We all know that exercising is a great way to give ourselves energy, maintain our health, stay fit and look good. But there is one area of our body that is often stubborn when it comes to achieving results, and which we also tend to neglect - the inner thighs. So, if you want to get good results, stay healthy, look beautiful, succeed in working out this area and burn all excess fat, you should get to know the following 8 exercises to help you slim down and burn fat in your thighs.

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1. Squats

One of the goals of this familiar and simple exercise is to strengthen and sculpt the inner thighs.

 

  • To do this exercise, position your legs parallel to your shoulder line; You can spread them a little more apart if it’s easier for you, and slowly work your way to shoulder line.
  • Now, lower yourself to a squat position, that is, bend your knees into a sitting position in the air; Stay that way for two seconds and stand back up.
  • The exercise should be repeated 10 times for 3 sets, and over time additional repetitions should be added.

2. Squats with a ball

These squats are a bit different from the regular exercise because of one simple object that can be found in most houses - a ball. It intensifies the exercise and makes it more effective but also more challenging to perform.

  • Stand with your back to the wall and place a large soft ball between you and the wall so that you’re leaning on it.
  • Then place your feet parallel to your shoulders and perpendicular to the wall.
  • Now, place a small to medium sized ball between your legs, above your knees, so that your thighs squeeze it.
  • Now start squatting, keeping your back straight and the two balls steady in place; 
  • Hold the position for 2 seconds and stand back up.
  • Repeat the exercise 5 times for 3 sets.

3. Inner thigh press with a ball

This exercise is an effective way to activate the muscles of the thighs, both inner and outer, allowing you to sculpt them.

  • Lie on your back and bend your legs until the heel of the foot touches your buttocks and your foot stays in full contact with the ground; whoever can’t reach their heels to their buttock, worry not, just make sure to keep your feel fully grounded.
  • Now place a small to medium to soft ball between your knees and press it for 30 seconds, stop for 10 seconds and repeat the exercise 5 times for 3 sets.

4. Side Lunges

Another exercise for burning fat and toning the thighs, that also works on the muscles of the buttocks and the lower body, are lunges.

  • Start by standing straight and then taking a step towards the left with your left leg. 
  • Bend into the movement so that your weight is placed the outer leg.
  • Return to the standing position and repeat the exercise on the other leg, completing 5 pieces on each side and repeating the exercise for 3 sets.

5. Sliding plank

The sliding plank is a simple exercise that can trim the inner thighs quickly and at the same time work on the abdominal muscles.

  • Go down into push-up position by leaning on your elbows and under placing a folded paper towel under each foot.
  • Now, when you are in this position, slide your legs sideways so that a V shape is formed between them; Finally, return to the initial position.
  • Repeat this exercise about 10 times for 3 sets.

6. Lunges

Lunges are one of the most recommended exercises for people who want slim, shapely thighs. They also work the muscles of the knee, quadriceps, calf muscles and core.

  • Stand straight with your feet parallel to your shoulders and keep your back straight.
  • Place your hands on your hips and move your right leg one step forward as you bend so that your left knee almost touches the floor - it is important to keep your back straight throughout the exercise.
  • Now go ahead and perform the exercise on the other leg, repeating 3 times per foot for 3 sets.

7. Split squat jump

Another great way to burn fat and slim down your thighs is by doing squats

  • As with the previous exercise, start off in a lung position with one of your legs kneeling forward.
  • Now, jump into the air and switch your legs so that you land in a lunge on the opposite leg.
  • Jump and switch legs ten times, rest for about half a minute and repeat the exercise 2 more times.

8. pulse squats

Pulse squats are an excellent exercise that can help you to trim your inner thighs.

  • All you have to do is enter a squat stance as in the first exercise, and slightly move up and down while staying in this position.
  • The “mini” squat should be performed for about 40 seconds and it is important to keep your back straight and not cross your lap as you move.
  • Rest for about half a minute and repeat the exercise twice more.
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