Beyond that, strong legs have been connected to brain health as you age, according toJumpstartby WebMD.
Keep reading to learn all about two expert-approved workouts you’ll want to add to your leg day ASAP.
And next, check out6 Exercises for Toned Thighs That Don’t Require Equipment.
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Now, let’s get started.
Bridge for Inner Thigh
This first exercise involves lying down on a mat flat on your back.
Position both your knees and heels together.
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Pull in through your core, and either keep your feet flat or raise them up to demi-pointe.
From there, open your knees and lift your hips up before lowering yourself back down to the mat.
Pull in strong through your core as you did for the previous exercise.
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Then, cross one leg over the other, swapping out the bottom leg every time.
Perform this exercise two to three times a week.
Want to take things up a notch?
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Stand with your feet wider than your hips and your toes pointed out.
Bring your hands to your heart’s center.
Lower your hips so that they’re in line with your knees, and press your knees back.
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Straighten your legs back up and squeeze your glutes at the top.
Do 10 reps and pulse 10x at the end.
Curtsy Lunge
This move will help accentuate the inner thighs and quads.
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Start in a lunge with your right foot forward and your left foot back.
Bend your knees and lower your hips, creating 90-degree angles with both legs.
Do 10 reps and pulse 10x at the end.
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Repeat on the other leg.
Stand about two feet in front of a wall.
Bring your hands to your heart’s center, and hold for 30 seconds.
Repeat this series two more times for a killer workout, and kiss your cellulite goodbye!
A version of this story was originally published in May 2022.
It has been updated to include even more exercises.
