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The 247 Girl butt and thigh workout

thigh workouts

The slide butt and thigh workout has been around for ages. Your mum might have done slide classes in the early 90s (along with step and pump classes!) Apparently, it came about when speed skaters would take an old barn door, wax it down, and slide back and forth during the warmer months to stay in shape for the Olympics.

How it works
Most workouts like running, walking or cycling train your muscles in a forward and backward or up and down motion. If you’re into sports like netball, basketball or tennis you’ll be doing a lot more in a side-to-side motion. Slide training tones and strengthens those muscles of the legs and hips that make lateral motion possible.

Where you’ll feel it

Because you’re going from side-to-side, you’re going to work new muscles you didn’t know you had– like your inner and outer thigh (perfect!), plus parts of your hip and butt that don’t get a lot of action in other sports or workouts.

Getting started

As with any exercise, before you get started warm up by skipping, stretching or going for a light run for 5-10 minutes.

Thigh workout 

- Find a smooth, slippery surface
- Put on a pair of thick socks
- Bend your knees slightly, keeping your back straight. 
- Keep your left foot still and slide the right foot away from you then back again. Tighten the muscles in your left butt and thigh while you’re doing this.

Stepping it up a bit

Sock workoutNow you’ve got the hang of it, try sliding your left foot away from you, then drag your right foot towards it until both feet are together.

Repeat going in the opposite direction. You should feel the muscles of your outer hip and leg working as you drag your feet together.

Technique tips: 

- Always keep your knees over your toes – don’t let them wobble about or go forward.

- You can control the speed of your slide by dragging your trail leg.

- After 10 minutes you’ll probably be done.

- And expect a few sore muscles while they get used to it!

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