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DEL.ICIO.USFlab Free Thighs
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Toning the muscles of your inner thighs does more than make legs look sleek in a pair of snug jeans. Strong inner thighs prevent injury during fast paced, start stop sports such as tennis and soccer. Here are three different levels you can work your inner thighs. Try and work up to three sets of each.
Beginner: Adductor Lift
Lie on right side, supporting torso with right elbow directly under shoulder, abs and glutes tight. Cross left leg over right, keeping right knee and toesfacing forward. Raise right leg a few inches off the floor, then lower, but not all the way. do 25 reps on each leg.
Intermediate: Stability Ball Squeeze
Lie on floor with knees bent and feet flat, shoulder-width apart. Allowing a natural arch in your lower back, Place a stability ball between your knees. Begin clinching and releasing the ball with short, intense pulses. Do 25 reps.
Advanced: Inner Thigh Pulses
Lie on your right side, supporting torso wih right elbow directly under shoulder. Place a small stability ball between ankles. Lift bottom leg off the floor 2 to 3 inches. Continue squeezing ball firmly with both legs. Repeat 10 times, then switch sides.
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