With Summer not too far away, it won’t be long till we are pulling out those shorts, skirts and bikinis and hitting the beach. So in order to be summer ready, we’ve found five of the best thigh exercises to get you looking toned and ready for the summer season.
Pelvic tilt
This move is a favourite amongst dance trainers. Lie face up with knees bent, feet flat on floor, arms at sides. Lift hips and heels off floor, forming a line from your shoulders to your knees; extending your left leg toward the ceiling with your toes pointed (as shown). Keeping your leg lifted, press hips toward ceiling 20 times. Switch sides and repeat.
Hot seat
This exercise really gets your legs working. Stand holding one weight in both hands with your arms down in front of you and with your legs together and knees bent. Lower into a squat as you slowly raise your arms slightly higher than your shoulders (as shown). Hold the squat as you lower and raise your arms; repeat 15 times.
Dumbbell pick up
Holding a dumbbell or weight in your right hand, balance on your left foot with right foot raised behind you. Keeping your left knee slightly bent, lean over and reach your right hand toward your left foot (as shown). Rise. Do 12 reps, then switch legs to complete set.
Side kicks with toe taps Lie on your right side with your legs extended, hips stacked and right hand behind your head. Lift your left hand on the floor in front of you. Keeping abs engaged, lift left leg one foot and rotate your left hip so that your toes are pointed toward the ceiling, repeat 10 times.
The flamingo balance This last moves involves a lot of concentration, and may take a few goes to get the hang of. Holding a dumbbell or weight in your right hand, stand with your left hand on your hip. Lean forward slightly, lifting your left foot behind you to about hip height. At the same, bring your right arm forward and do a bicep curl bring back down to the ground. Repeat 12 times.
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