You don’t need a special workout to “pull off” short-shorts or wear whatever TF makes you feel awesome. That said, if firmer thighs will make you feel even more confident, you can tighten up in record time with this five-minute inner-thigh workout designed and demonstrated by Bianca Vesco, certified personal trainer at NYSC Labs in New York City.
If you slay the entire circuit without feeling The Burn (or want to expedite results because #summer), take it from the top, and do a second set of each move for a workout that lasts 10 minutes.
The following are the top 5 supermodel exercises to get that luscious thigh gap.
Exercise 1. PLIE SQUATS
Step 1 – Stand straight with your legs wider than shoulder width apart with toes flared outwards.
Step 2 – With you back straight, lower your core as low as you can while maintaining proper form. Your thighs should be parallel to the ground or lower. Keep tension in your inner thighs and buttocks.
Step 3. While keeping tension in your inner thighs and buttocks, rise back up to starting position. Add weights when this becomes too easy.
Exercise 2. Pilates Leg Lifts
Step 1 – Lie on your side with you legs fully extended.
Step 2 – Lift your leg slowly as high as you can to really target your outer thighs.
Step 3 – Lower your leg slowly back to start position. Add weights when this becomes child’s play.
Exercise 3. Bridge Raises
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Step 1 – Lie on your back with your legs bent and feet about hip width apart. Put something between your knees like a rolled up towel, a pillow, or a dirty teddy bear.
Step 2 – Lift your hips ups until the line from your knees to your shoulders is straight while squeezing the teddy bear as tight as you can.
Step 3 – Lower your hips back to start position but do not rest your back on the ground until you finish your reps.
Exercise 4. Inner Leg Lift
Step 1 – Lie on your side with your top leg bent and your bottom leg extended straight out.
Step 2 – Slowly lift your bottom leg as high as you can. Keep your feet flared outward to really give your inner thighs a burn
Step 3 – Keeping the tension in your core and inner thighs, lower back to start position. Do not cheat and rest your leg until you are done with your reps!
Exercise 5. Lateral Lunge
Step 1 – Stand straight with your legs wide apart.
Step 2 – Step to your right with your right foot. Squat as low as possible towards your right leg while straightening out your left leg.
Step 3 – Slowly rise back up to your starting position.
Step 4 – Repeat on the other side. Use weights when this gets too unchallenging.
For best results to get a thigh gap:
As mentioned before, genetics aside, the only way to get a thigh gap is to get rid of the layer of fat on your inner thighs. Getting rid of fat is nothing more than a combination of lifestyle, diet, and exercise. So combine this routine with a proper diet and exercise regimen to get that thigh gap!
