Fitness
Do These Workouts If You Want Skinnier Thighs
Jenny Brown
08.23.16

It’s a great feeling to have a great pair of legs. I’m not just talking about just having two legs that you can walk around with and that are injury-free. That’s a given. I’m talking about having a great pair of skinny, toned legs!

There are general exercise routines we’re told to do in order to get our legs in shape. However, we may not have enough time in our day to go to the gym or even go for a run at the nearby park. We’re also lectured about foods we should avoid in order to keep our legs thin. But who can really keep track of all the foods they can’t eat for that reason?

Here in this article we present 5 of the best workout routines that you can do everyday to make your legs skinnier. You should still eat healthily, and with these workouts your legs will be looking great!

1) Single-Leg Circles

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  1. Lay on your back and have your arms to the side on the ground.
  2. Point your right leg upwards. Try your best to make your right leg perpendicular to your body.
  3. Extend the opposite leg and keep it flat on the ground.
  4. With your right foot pointed up, rotate your entire right leg in a circular motion.
  5. Rotate your leg 10 times clockwise. Keep your hips still.
  6. Then rotate your leg 10 times counterclockwise.
  7. Do Steps 1-6 on the opposite leg.
  8. Repeat 3 times.

2) Lateral Lunge Side Kick

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  1. Stand straight with your arms to your sides.
  2. Bend both of your knees to a 90-degree angle and get into a squat position.
  3. Step your right foot out and bend your left knee.
  4. Push off your left knee and strongly kick your right foot out.
  5. As you kick, make sure your right leg is fully extended and your back is straight.
  6. Bring your right leg back into the same position as Step 2.
  7. Do this 10 times.
  8. Repeat Steps 1-7 on the opposite side.
  9. Repeat 3 times.

3) Wall Sit.

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  1. Stand straight up against a wall.
  2. With your back against the wall, move your feet out about 2 feet away from the wall.
  3. Do not move your feet. Slowly, lower your back while keeping it against the wall. Bend your knees until your thighs are perpendicular to your legs. It should be like you’re sitting on a chair.
  4. Hold for 60 seconds.
  5. Repeat Steps 1-4 5 times.

4) Seated Leg Raises.

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  1. Sit on the ground with your back against the wall. Straighten out your legs on the ground.
  2. While keeping your legs straight, raise your right leg as high as possible until you can’t anymore.
  3. Lower your right leg to the ground, while keeping it straight.
  4. Do this 20 times.
  5. Repeat Steps 1-4 on the opposite leg.

5) Knee Bends and Squat

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  1. Stand straight up. Turn your toes out and drop your butt down low.
  2. Keep your upper body straight.
  3. Bend your knees at a 90 degree ankle into a squat position. You should feel your inner thighs burn.
  4. Bend your knees inwards while not moving your feet nor upper body.
  5. Do this 10 times.
  6. Repeat Steps 2-5 10 times.

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