10 Exercises to Tone Your Inner Thighs

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Jun 9, 2023

Sumo Squats

Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and ensure your toes are pointed out. Lower your body into a squat position while keeping your knees aligned with your toes. Push through your heels slowly to return to the standing position.

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Side Lunges

Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Step wide to the side with your right foot while bending your right knee and keeping your left leg straight. Return to the starting position by pushing through your right heels, and repeat.

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Plie Squat

Place your legs wider than shoulder-width apart and your foot pointed outward. Keep your spine straight and lower your body while focusing on your inner thighs by bending your knees. Ensure your knees are parallel to your ankles.

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Cossack Squats

Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointed outward. Shift your weight to one side and lower your body into a squat, keeping your opposite leg straight. Push through the heel of the bent leg to return to the starting position and repeat.

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Inner Thigh Squeezes

Place a small exercise ball or pillow between your inner thighs. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and squeeze the ball or pillow by engaging your inner thigh muscles. Do it for a few seconds, and then release.

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Scissor Legs

Your legs should be extended up to the ceiling as you lay on your back. Open your legs wide and cross one leg over the other, mimicking a scissor motion. Continue alternating between legs in a controlled manner.

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Side Step-Ups

Stand beside a step or bench. Step onto the elevated surface with one foot and push through your heel to lift your body up. Get back to the original position and repeat on the other side.

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Side Plank Leg Lifts

Start in a side plank position with one forearm on the ground and your body in a straight line. Lift your top leg towards the ceiling, keeping it straight, and slowly lower it back down.

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Lateral Band Walks

Place a resistance band around your ankles. Place your feet shoulder-width apart and squat slightly. Ensure to maintain tension in the band by taking small steps to the side. Walk in one direction for a few steps and then return to the starting point.

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Butterfly Stretch

With your knees bent out to the sides, sit on the floor with your soles touching. Hold onto your ankles and gently press your knees towards the floor using your elbows. This stretch helps relax and elongate the inner thigh muscles.

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