Target stubborn thigh fat and build functional strength with these 8 powerhouse moves. Whether you are slim or looking to tone up, consistency is the key to melting away extra softness and building a defined silhouette.
1. Single-Leg Glute Bridge

Lie on your back, knees bent. Extend one leg straight and lift your hips toward the ceiling using the planted foot. Squeeze at the top.
10 REPS PER LEG
2. Side Plank Leg Lift

Start in a forearm side plank. Lift your top leg as high as possible while keeping it straight. Do not let your hips sag.
10 REPS PER SIDE
3. Fire Hydrant Kick

On all fours, lift one leg out to the side with the knee bent at 90 degrees. Raise until the thigh is parallel to the floor.
10 REPS PER LEG
4. Rainbow Leg Circles

On all fours, extend one leg and swing it behind you in a wide arc (rainbow shape), then swing it back to the front.
12 REPS PER LEG
5. Single-Leg Toe Touch
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Stand tall, lean forward to touch the floor near your toes while extending the opposite leg back for balance.
10-12 REPS PER LEG
6. Knee Tap (Skater) Lunge

Step back into a reverse lunge, then explosively jump sideways to land in a lunge on the other side.
10 REPS PER SIDE
7. Sumo Squat with Heel Lift

In a wide stance, lower into a deep squat. As you rise, lift your heels and squeeze your glutes at the peak.
10 REPS
8. Squat with Toe Raise

Lower into a shallow squat, then rise onto the balls of your feet for a standing calf raise.
10 REPS