Outer Thigh Leg Lifts

The following video shows the perfect outer thigh leg lift form and posture, just bear in mind that this video was actually made for pregnant mothers, however the technique to be used by both men or women looking to tighten their thighs is exactly the same and should be followed to a tee in order to see good results.

Keeping the chest lifted, exhale and raise your right leg out to the side away from the body to a height of at least 45 degrees. Flex the foot, holding the lifted position for two seconds.  Breathe in and slowly lower the leg back to the start position. Repeat 10 to 15 or more times on the right side before switching to the left.  Slowly build up to three sets of 15 repetitions or more. For variation this exercise can also be performed with the leg turned in or out.

You will read in most other places that you should do 10-15 reps at most, I would like to again restate that I feel it is vitally important that you reach that last difficult rep before giving up to gain the most from your exercise. This may take up to 25 or even 30 reps and as you get more fit it may even extend to 40, in either case it should still be done.

Outer Thigh Leg Lifts - Part 1