5 Ways to Sculpt Slim Thighs From the Ground Up

Having slim and toned thighs is a goal for many people, but it can be a difficult area to target. However, with the right exercises, you can sculpt your thighs from the ground up and achieve the slim and toned look you desire. Here are five exercises that will help you achieve your goal of slim thighs.

Incorporating these exercises into your leg workouts will help you sculpt slim thighs from the ground up.You can achieve the slim and toned thighs you desire.

1. Leg raise

1. Lie on your right side with your legs extended, feet flexed and right elbow bent so that your right hand supports your head.
2. Bring your right leg slightly forward and bend the knee about 90 degrees.
3. Keeping your shoulders and hips stacked, abs tight and left leg straight, engage your outer thigh to lift your left leg about 45 degrees off the floor.
4. Pause, then lower with control. That’s one rep.
5. Repeat for 3 sets of 12-15 reps on each leg.

2. Leg raise with knee in position

1. Lie on your right side with your legs straight and your right elbow bent so that your right hand is supporting your head.
2. Move your right leg slightly forward and bend the knee about 90 degrees.
3. Keeping your shoulders and hips stacked, abs tight, left leg straight and left toes pointed, engage your outer thigh to lift your left leg about 45 degrees off the floor.
4. Without letting your leg drop, bend your left knee as you bring it in towards your core.
5. Then release the leg back into the air and lower with control until your toes are inches from the floor. That’s one rep.
6. Aim for 3 sets of 12-15 reps on each leg.

3. Pike Leg Pulses

1. Lie on your right side with your legs straight, feet flexed and right elbow bent so that your right hand supports your head.
2. Bring your right leg slightly forward and bend the knee about 90 degrees.
3. Bring your left leg forward so that your foot is in line with your waist.
4. Keeping your shoulders and hips stacked, your abs tight and your extended leg straight, engage your outer thigh to lift your left leg just above hip level.
5. Pause, then lower controlled without touching the floor. That’s one rep.
6. Aim for 3 sets of 12-15 reps on each leg.

4. Pike Knee

1. Lie on your right side with your legs straight, feet flexed and right elbow bent so that your right hand supports your head.
2. Bring your right leg slightly forward and bend the knee about 90 degrees.
3. Bring your left leg forward so that your foot is in line with your waist.
4. Keeping your shoulders and hips stacked, lift your left leg just above hip level.
5. Then engage your core as you bring your left knee into your chest.
6. Push the foot back out. That’s one rep.
7. Aim for 3 sets of 12-15 reps on each leg.

5. Split leg lift

1. Lie on your right side with your right elbow on the floor under your right shoulder and your palm on the floor for support.
2. Keeping both legs as straight as possible, lift your left leg until the foot is stacked over your left hip and bring your left hand to your left ankle or shin.
3. Engage your core and inner thighs as you bring your right ankle to meet your left in the air.
4. Pause, then lower with control.  That’s one rep.
5. Aim for 3 sets of 12-15 reps on each leg.