Your legs are among the most difficult body parts to tone and tighten.
In particular, your upper legs (glutes and thighs)store more fatthan other body partsespecially in women.
That’s because estrogen promotes fat accumulation in the lower body, according to theUniversity of Rochester Medical Center.
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It also motivates many women tobuild strong, toned legsthat won’t jiggle.
Fortunately, you canget rid of jiggly thighswith this trainer-recommended upper leg workout.
However, you should still incorporatelower leg exercisesto build and maintain lower body strength and prevent muscular imbalances.
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To get started, place a loop band around your thighs or just about your knees.
Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
Keep raising until your body forms a straight line from your knees to your chest.
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Contract your glutes at the top, and hold for one to two seconds.
Lower your glutes slowly back to the start position.
Repeat 20 to 30 reps for two to four sets, depending on your fitness level.
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Walking Lunges
The next exercise is the classic walking lunges.
Next, push through your right foot to raise back up.
As you rise, lift your left foot and step it in front to lunge on the left side.
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“Continue switching legs to lunge, moving forward, then turn around and lunge back.”
Complete two to four sets of 10 to 15 lunges per side.
Hinge your hips back while sticking your glutes out.
(Imagine pointing them toward the upper wall behind you.)
Maintain straight legs without locking out at the knees.
Lower the weights down your thighs slowly, keeping them close to your body.
Hinge your hips back and bend your knees, keeping your back straight.
Complete two to four sets of 10 to 15 reps to help shrink leg fat.
