5 Exercises To Get Hips In Shape

Getting in shape and maintaining that figure is one of the biggest challenges that every woman faces. And it as well depends on personal choice! If you are a workout freak and hips are your problem area then you are currently at the right place. We are sharing 5 easy exercises with you that’ll help you to lose weight instantly around your hips. They are simple and you can definitely perform them at home. Do these exercises daily for 10 minutes and we guarantee that you’ll have slimmer hips in no time.

* Standing Side Kicks

This exercise targets the inner thighs, glutes, quadriceps and your outer hips. Stand with your hand on your hips and legs spread apart. Raise your right leg sideward till the count of three and then slowly bring it down. Repeat this for at least 15 times on one side and then continue the same on your left leg.

* Hip Raise

Lie down with face up, knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Slowly lift hips and extend left leg, pointing toes toward the wall in front of you. Hold for 1 count and the then bring it to the left side at 90 degrees. Then slowly return to the original position. Repeat this for at least 15 times and continue the same with your right leg.

* Squat Kick

This exercise targets your thighs and helps in toning the area faster. Stand with hands on hips and kick your right leg in an arc across the front of your body before bringing your foot to the floor in a squat. Step your left foot next to the right and come to a stand. Do this for 15 times and then switch onto your other leg.

* Leg Raise

Get on all your fours so that your weight is evenly balanced onto your hands and knees. Lift your left leg out to the side, keeping the knee bent 90 degrees and inner thigh facing the floor. Now kick your leg to the side bringing your heel towards the wall. Then return back to the original position and do 10 times; switch sides.

* Lunges

Lunges are a good exercise for strengthening, sculpting and building several muscles. They target in toning your hips and are fairly simple for the beginners. Stand straight (add weights if you want to) and then put left leg forward with knee bent and foot flat on the ground while the right leg is positioned behind. Go back to your original position and repeat the same with your right leg. Do this 15 times on each leg.