No gym? No problem. Here’s a killer inner thigh workout you can do at home with a resistance band.
Get rid of pesky inner thigh fat with this workout that doesn’t require lots of jumping, space, or equipment. Grab a mat and a resistance band, and you’re good to go.
Perform each move for the stated amount of time or repetitions, and repeat the circuit four times for a full workout.
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Wall squat
Stand with your back against the wall. Place a small resistance band around your thighs. Bend your knees and squat, pressing your back against the wall. Shuffle accordingly so your knees are at a 90-degree angle. Make sure your knees do not go over your feet. Engage your thighs to keep the band taut. Hold for 30 seconds to a minute.
(Also read: 7 Different Squat Exercises You Need To Do For A Toned Butt)
Clamshell
Lie on your right side. Place a resistance band around your thighs. Bend your knees slightly to stack your legs over each other. You can bend your right elbow to rest your head on your right hand. Place your left hand on the floor in front of your body for support. Keep your feet together as you lift your left knee up as high as you can. Return to the starting position with control. Repeat 20 times and move onto the left side.
(Also read: Best Floor Exercises to Tone Your Thighs While Watching TV)
Side leg lifts
Lie on your right side. Place a resistance band around your thighs. You can bend your right elbow to rest your head on your right hand. Place your left hand on the floor in front of your body for support. Lift your left leg straight up as high as you can. Return to the starting position with control. You can bend your knees slightly if you have tight hamstrings. Repeat 20 times and move onto the left side.
(Also read: 4 Fantastic Hamstring Exercises for Runners)
Bridge
Lie on your back. Bend your knees and place your feet near your buttocks. Place a resistance band around your thighs. Use your thighs to keep your feet hip-distance apart. Place your hands on the floor beside your body with your palms facing down. Engage your core, legs and glutes to lift your body up. Hold for 30 seconds to a minute.
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Fire hydrants
Start on your hands and knees. Place a resistance band around your thighs. Keep your shoulders over your wrists and your hips over your knees. Keeping your legs in the same position, lift your right leg to the side so your inner thigh is parallel to the ground. Return to the starting position slowly. Repeat 20 times and move onto the left side.
(Also read: Sculpt a Perkier Butt with Fitness Trainer Chontel Duncan’s Intense Glutes Workout)
Swinging leg lifts
Start on your hands and knees. Place a resistance band around your thighs. Keep your shoulders over your wrists and your hips over your knees. Lift your right leg straight up backwards as high as you can. Point your toes and press firmly into your hands to find balance. Reach your right leg as far to the right as you can. Then lift it high up and reach it to the left over your left leg. Repeat 20 times and move onto the left side.
(Also read: The Best Standing Inner Thigh Exercises to Get Leaner Legs)
