Our Top 10 Thigh Exercises

The Flamingo Balance

Okay, there's a lot going on here -- arms curling, torso tightening, legs kicking back. You may need to watch the video twice to get the hang of it, but the thigh-tightening potential here is high: Go slow, but definitely keep going.

Do it:

• Holding a dumbbell in your right hand, stand with your left hand on your hip.
• Lean forward slightly, lifting your left foot behind you to about hip height. At the same, bring your right arm forward.
• Turn your palm to face the ceiling and do a biceps curl.
• Touch your toes back down briefly, then repeat for 12 reps. Be sure to keep your left leg straight while bending your right knee.
• Switch sides: Stand with your left foot forward. Hold the dumbbell in your left hand, and hinge forward, raising your right leg up behind you to hip height.
• Simultaneously, raise your left arm forward, turn your palm to the ceiling, and do a biceps curl.
• Touch your toes back down briefly, and repeat for 12 reps.