Most top models swear by these 5 moves since they know they’ll help them get that coveted thigh gap.
Bianca Vesco, a certified personal trainer at NYSC Labs in New York City, developed and demonstrated the inner-thigh exercise.
Take it from the top and do a second set of each motion for a 10-minute workout if you slay the full circuit without feeling The Burn (or if you want to expedite results because #summer).
PLIE SQUATS
- Starting with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and toes pointed outward, you’ll bring your hands in front of you and squat down to complete the exercise.
- Then, sink as far as you can into a squat while still keeping your shins and knees above your toes, and push up using your whole foot, your balls of your feet, and your heels.
- Always exhale when contracting the muscles; inhale as you lower yourself and forcefully release your breath as you raise yourself back up. Keep your shoulders back, your back straight, and your core tight.
- Try to complete as many reps as possible in 60 seconds.
PILATES LEG LIFTS
- Bend your right knee and place your right arm over your head while you lie on your side.
- Raise your left leg as straight as possible.
- Repeat the motion, this time lowering your leg behind you without letting it touch the floor.
Once you’ve completed one side, switch sides and do it again.
BRIDGE RAISES
- Lie on your back, legs bent, and feet about hip-width apart. Put anything between your knees, such as a towel, a cushion, or a teddy bear.
- Squeeze the teddy bear as tightly as you can while lifting your hips up until the line from your knees to your shoulders is straight.
- Lower your hips back to the starting position, but do not rest your back on the ground until you have completed all of your reps.
INNER LEG LIFT
- Lie on your side with your upper leg bent and your lower leg straight out.
- Slowly raise your bottom leg as high as possible. To properly burn your inner thighs, keep your feet arched outward.
- Lower your back to the starting position while maintaining tension in your core and inner thighs. Do not cheat by resting your leg until you have completed all of your reps!
LATERAL LUNGE
- You must grip a dumbbell in each hand for this workout. Then, brace your core and place your feet hip-width apart.
- Raise your right foot and return to the starting position.
- After completing one rep on one side, switch and repeat on the other.
