5 simple exercises to tone the inner thigh

This zone is one of the most capricious.

The inner surface of the thigh is a problem area not only for many women, but also for men. These muscles must be kept in good shape constantly, otherwise unpleasant consequences may occur, for example, cellulite. We offer you a set of five simple exercises, with regular performance of which the inner surface of your thighs will always be in shape.

Anna Motina

World Class Fitness Trainer
This area is quite capricious, but it can be toned up with the help of physical exercises.

Plie squats

Technique of execution

• Starting position: the feet are slightly wider than the shoulders, the socks are turned to the sides.
• As you inhale, slowly lower yourself down, bending your knees. The back should be straight.
• On exhalation, return to the starting position.
• When squatting, the knees should look in the same direction as the feet – to the sides.

Anna Motina: An important point for this exercise is the position of the pelvis. It should not be pulled back. It is also worth paying attention to the position of the knees, it should be correlated with the position of the feet.

Swing your legs

Technique of execution

• Starting position: lying on the side, support in the forearm, legs together.
• Lift the leg up, try to keep the foot parallel to the floor without unfolding the sock.
• Lower your leg and immediately stretch it out in front of you.
• Return to the starting position.
• Repeat the same on the other side.

Anna Motina: If the exercise is easy, you can add weights of 1-2 kg for each leg for progress.

Sumo Squats

Technique of execution

• Starting position: the feet are slightly wider than the shoulders, the socks are turned to the sides.
• As you inhale, slowly lower yourself down, tilting your body forward and slightly bending your knees.
• On exhalation, return to the starting position.
• Pay attention to the pelvis, it should go back, and not be compressed, as in the squats plie.
• Keep an eye on the even position of the back, do not slouch during the execution.

Anna Motina: The exercise is very similar in technique to the plie squat, it also works out the hips perfectly, but still there are significant differences in the work. Performing sumo squats, you can pump not only the hips, but also the buttocks.

Scissors

Technique of execution

• Starting position: lying on your back, legs perpendicular to the floor, hands on the floor, palms down.
• Start making active swings with your feet to the sides, crossing them.
• The movements can be either down-up, or left-right, they can be alternated if you perform the exercise in several approaches.
• Breathe evenly, do not lower your legs down.

Anna Motina: This exercise will help to remove excess puffiness from the legs.

Bringing with a fitness elastic band

Technique of execution

• Fasten the elastic band to the lower support, for example, to the leg of the sofa. Put the elastic band on the ankle area and move away from the support.
• Starting position: standing, arms along the body, legs shoulder width apart.
• As you inhale, make a swing with your working leg towards the supporting leg. When moving, the leg on which the elastic band is worn should overlap the support one.
• On exhalation, return to the starting position.
• Do not lower your working leg to the floor until you finish the exercise.
• Put the elastic band on the other leg and repeat the exercise.