Sleeker Thighs in 3 Moves

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1. Extended Leg Curl

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.

2. Single-Leg Wall Extension

Targets quads (front of thigh)
Stand with your back pressed into a wall, feet shoulder-width apart. Bend knees 90 degrees. From this position, straighten right leg, pointing toes. Hold for 3 counts and lower. Repeat for 8 to 10 reps; switch legs.

3. Ballerina Squat with Knee Bend

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.

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jporter17 wrote:

Have to try these moves. May make my legs look better riding 50 miles bicycling.

2/26/2013 03:52:03 PM Report Abuse

email55 wrote:

please add the pilates exercises

2/12/2013 09:51:00 AM Report Abuse

erlaf_ika2582 wrote:

Cassey Ho from Pop pilates does a lot of these moves.

2/20/2012 07:43:21 PM Report Abuse

auntybiowa wrote:

hi i check out your workouts every day i use alot of them i enjoy them i try to get at least 30 min every morning this morning i got 21 min but i was doing a fast work out . all i need is to get rid of flab on my arms and thights were i have lost weight i ony way 115 lbs and dr . told me to gain 4 lbs so now i need help with flab ,and i walk outside when weather is nice the other day i work out and walk 1;41 of a mile . so iqant to thank all of u for giving me the help me to get up and go ,

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