6 Moves To Slimmer Thighs & Buns

Targets: Hamstrings (back of thigh)

• Lie faceup on floor with arms at sides, knees bent 90 degrees and heels shoulder-width apart on a stability ball.
• Lift hips toward the ceiling, being careful not to overarch back.
• Hold for 3 counts and lower.
• Repeat for 8 to 10 reps.

Targets: Adductors (inner thigh)

• Lie faceup on floor with arms at sides, palms down and legs extended.
• Lift legs about 45 degrees, pointing toes.
• Quickly open and close your legs, crossing the right thigh over the left and then reversing the movement.
• Continue scissoring legs; do 12 to 15 reps per side.

Targets: Hamstrings (back of thigh)

• Lie faceup on floor with heels placed shoulder-width apart on a stability ball, arms at sides on floor, palms down.
• Lift hips toward ceiling and hold for 2 counts.
• Slowly pull ball toward body, keeping hips lifted, then roll it back toward start.
• Do 8 to 10 reps.

Targets: Adductors (inner thigh)

• Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed out. Bend knees 45 degrees and hold.
• From here, shift your body weight to the left side, keeping left knee bent while straightening right leg.
• Hold for 1 count; switch sides, straightening left leg and bending right knee.
• Repeat; alternate legs for 8 to 10 reps per side.

Targets: Hamstrings (back of thigh)

• Lie faceup on floor, legs extended, arms at sides and heels shoulder-width apart on astability ball.
• Raise hips toward ceiling and hold.
• Lift your right leg off the ball, pointing toes toward ceiling.
• Slowly pull the ball toward your body using your left leg; keep hips lifted.
• Roll back to start and repeat; do 8 to 10 reps per leg.

Targets: Adductors (inner thighs)

• Standing with feet shoulder-width apart, lift right leg off the floor, bending right knee 90 degrees; keep hands on hips.
• Bring right leg 45 degrees away from body, balancing on left leg.
• From this position, bring right knee toward right side and back toward center.
• Do 8 to 10 reps; return to start and repeat on opposite side.