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Glute, Hip and Thigh Exercises

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Updated October 07, 2010

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Squat with Inner Thigh Lift
Glute, Hip and Thigh Exercises Paige Waehner
This dynamic exercise targets the hips, glutes and thighs of both legs. By squatting with one leg and adding an inner thigh lift with the other, you target multiple muscles while working on balance and stability. With this move you'll need a way to attach a band to a sturdy object or you can use a cable machine at the gym. You can also wear ankle weights if the band doesn't work for you. Take your time with this move and really concentrate on what you're doing.
  1. Secure one end of a band to a sturdy object near the floor and loop the other end around the right foot, standing with the right side of the body towards the band.
  2. Step far enough away that there's loose tension on the band.
  3. Begin by stepping out to the left, lowering into a side squat.
  4. Keeping the weight in the left leg, push back up while bringing the right leg diagonally in front of the body, focusing on the inner thigh.
  5. Take the right leg back to the side while squatting with the left, repeating for 10-16 reps before switching sides.

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