Hips and Thighs
Written by Editor on November 22nd, 2006 in exercise.
Q: “I am skinny. How can I increase my hip and thigh area.
I [would] like to have the feminine curve. What kind of food or exercise can help me?”
A: There are going to be a lot of readers feeling jealously towards you after reading your question.
Seriously, I know this problem is real for you and many other women out there. From a nutritional standpoint, I am going to stick with the standard recommendation of eating more calories but keeping it healthy - protein, fruits and vegetables as well as whole grain products while limiting junk food.
There are definitely some exercises that will help add shape to your hips and thighs.
Squats
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent. Slowly lower your bottom until you are in a seated position with thighs parallel to the floor - do not let your knees go below a 90-degree angle. Hold for a 1 to
2 count and return to a standing position. When you can easily do 15 to 20 reps, add some resistance. Do to 3 sets.
Lunges
From a standing position, step out with your right foot (left foot staying in place). Bending at the knee (right), your right thigh should be parallel to the floor. Push off with your right leg into starting position. Alternate between legs. When you can easily do 20 to 25 reps per leg, add some resistance. Do to 3 sets.
Quads (front of thigh)
Sit in a chair with feet flat on the floor. Lift your right leg up, flexing the targeted muscles and slowly lower.
Do 3 sets of 20 on each leg. When it becomes easy, add resistance.
Hamstrings (back of thigh)
Lie on the floor. Slowly bring right foot up towards buttocks then slowly return to starting position.
Do 3 sets of 15 to 20 on each leg. When it becomes easy, add resistance.
Leg lifts
Lie on your left side. Lift your right leg up and slowly lower back down. Do 3 sets of 20 to 25 on each leg.
When it becomes easy, add resistance.