Fortunately, incorporatingstrength exercisesinto your fitness routine can help you target and tone these trouble areas.
In this article, we’ll explore nine of the best strength exercises for women to lose saddlebag fat.
The exercise targets specific problem spots while also improving overall muscle definition and strength.
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Lie on your side with your legs straight.
Lift your top leg as high as it’s possible for you to without bending your knee.
Lower it back down.
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Perform three sets of 15 to 20 repetitions on each side.
Sumo squats can be performed holding a dumbbell or plate for added resistance.
Stand with your feet wider than hip-width apart and your toes pointed out.
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Bend your knees and lower your body, keeping your back straight.
Rise back up to the starting position.
Do three sets of 12 to 15 repetitions.
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Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
Lift your hips off the ground.
Extend one leg straight while keeping the other foot on the floor.
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Lower your hips, then raise them again.
Perform three sets of 12 to 15 repetitions on each side.
Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
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Push back up and return to the starting position.
Do three sets of 12 to 15 repetitions on each leg.
By strengthening and toning these muscles, fire hydrants aid in addressing unwanted saddlebag fat.
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Start on your hands and knees.
Lift one leg out to the side while keeping your knee bent.
Lower your leg back down.
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Perform three sets of 15 to 20 repetitions on each side.
For women, strengthening these muscles can help with a solid lower-body sculpt.
Stand a few feet in front of a bench with one foot behind you on the bench.
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Lower your back knee toward the ground.
Push back up to the starting position.
Perform three sets of 12 to 15 repetitions on each leg.
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Step-Ups
Step-ups engage the quadriceps and glutes, helping to trim and tone the thighs.
Step up onto the bench with one leg, and bring the other knee up.
Step back down to the starting position.
Perform three sets of 12 to 15 repetitions on each leg.
Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
Hold a barbell or dumbbells in front of your thighs.
Bend at the hips, keeping your back straight.
Do three sets of 12 to 15 repetitions.
Lie on your side with your legs bent at a 90-degree angle.
Press the top knee toward the ceiling.Lower it back down.
Do three sets of 15 to 20 repetitions on each side.
