Jul 15, 2024, 12:17 PM IST

Effective sitting exercises to lose thigh fat

Deepika Shakya

Effective sitting exercises can help target thigh fat and improve muscle tone without needing to stand.

Here are 5 effective sitting exercises to lose thigh fat

 Sit on a chair with your back straight and lift one leg straight out in front of you, hold briefly, and then lower it back down. Repeat with the other leg. This exercise targets the front of your thighs

Seated Leg Lifts

Sit upright in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Place a soft ball or a cushion between your knees and squeeze your knees together, hold for a few seconds, and release. This works the inner thighs

Seated Knee Squeezes

Sit on a chair with your back straight and feet flat on the floor. Lift one leg straight out in front of you, keeping it straight, and hold briefly before lowering it back down.

Seated Leg Extensions

Sit on the edge of a chair with your back straight and feet flat on the floor. Lift one leg slightly off the ground and make small circles with your foot. Switch directions after a few circles and repeat with the other leg.

Seated Leg Circles

These seated exercises can effectively help in toning and potentially reducing fat in the thighs when combined with a balanced diet and regular physical activity.

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