Outer Thigh Lift

Reiterating my theme of developing a strong core I have realized that the best way to gain and get better results is to keep on persevering and achieving my goal. Because if I stop, then so will my progress and then it will only make it harder to reach my goal.


The exercise today is going to be working on thighs and abductor muscles. Rowe writes that, "This side-lying exercise works the abductor muscles at the side of the thighs. Remember to keep your back straight, your hips facing forward, and to breathe regularly throughout. Make sure you perform each move slowly and in a controlled way to really work the muscles. You don't have to tense your buttocks as you do this, but it's good to work your gluteal whenever you can" (61). Once again the goal is to each one correctly to maximize your workout and to get the best results. the faster you do this will probably lead to a lack of technique and a loss of a opportunity to improve.


The first step is "1. Lie on your right side with your body in a straight line and your thighs and feet together. Prop yourself up with your right arm and rest your left hand on the floor in front of you. Tighten your stomach muscles by drawing your navel in toward your spine-this will help you protect your back" (61). The first is crucial because if your technique is bad now, then it will lead to a bad workout and not good results.

The second step is "2. Bend both knees. Lift your top leg, then lower it, squeezing your buttocks together as your raise and lower your leg" (61).  and step 3 "3. Do all your repetitions on one side, then repeat on the other side of your body" (61).

By continuing these series of exercises I am only making my self one step closer to my fitness goal. Question: What are you doing to keep and maintain on your fitness goal or regular goal for the year.

Citation: Rowe, Faye. Beach Body Basics. N.p.: Parragon, 2008. Print.