Two Unusual Inner Thigh exercises to tone legs and burn belly fat
by habits on Sep.30, 2010, under investment
For most ladies and men working the internal thigh consists of sitting on the various leg machines dotted around the gym. Now do not get me wrong this will have some benefits but I believe your are missing a likelihood to not just firm up the legs but flatten the abdomen and lose physique fat as well .
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.
So for a great inner thigh exercises that burn fat and flattens the abs that you can do either in the gym or at home I recommend the following two
Lateral lunges with touchdown. 3 x 10 reps each leg
When starting with this inner thigh exercise use just your bodyweight then when you can perform it correctly introduce medicine balls and dumbbells. Oh by the way this will also work you butt really hard .
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.
Broad leg Squats – 10 -15 Reps
These are best done using a dumbbell to target the inner thighs.
To perform this movement correctly stand up straight with your legs wide apart and your toes pointing sideways. Your body weight should be evenly distributed between both feet. Hold the dumbbell or whatever you are using below your waist with arms straight and relaxed. Breathe in then bend your knees and lower the weight if possible so it almost touches the floor. As you do this push the hips backwards and try to keep your back straight and your head up looking forward
Breathe out and slowly straighten your legs pushing your hips upwards again with a straight back and your head up. Try to keep the arms straight all the way through the motion to make sure that the thighs are being worked to the maximum
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
