10-Minute Hips Workout

Do this 10-minute hips workout developed by Marcus Minier, exercise physiologist at The Gym in New York City, three times a week along with five days of cardio, and we guarantee that you’ll have the slimmer hips you deserve in no time!

1. Standing Side Kick

Targets: Inner thighs, glutes, quadriceps, outer hips

• With feet hip-width apart and hands on hips, slowly extend right leg to the side at hip height in 3 full counts.
• Be sure to keep inner thigh parallel to the floor.
• Hold for 1 count, then take 3 counts to lower to floor.
• Do 15 times, then switch sides.

2. Side Jump

Targets: Inner thighs, glutes, hamstrings, outer hips

•  Standing with hands on hips, hop 3 feet to your left, landing on your left foot with left knee slightly bent.
•  Bring your right foot down to the floor.
•  Repeat to the right and continue alternating for a total of 15 on each side.

3. Hip Raise

Targets: Hip flexors, outer hips, outer thighs, glutes

•  Lie faceup with 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, then move your left leg out to your left side at 90 degrees.
•  Hold for 1 count and return to center before lowering.
•  Do 10 times; switch sides.

4. Traveling Squat-Kick

Targets: Thighs, glutes, quadriceps

•  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 15 times, then switch sides.

5. Leg Raise

Targets: Outer thighs, glutes, hip flexors

• Get on all fours, weight evenly balanced between your hands and knees.
• Lift your left leg out to the side, keeping knee bent 90 degrees and inner thigh facing the floor.
• Quickly kick your leg diagonally behind you, bringing your heel toward the ceiling.
• Return your left knee to the floor and do 10 times; switch sides.

Put it all together repeatedly in a 10-minute workout that targets your hips. The result will be amazing after 30days of consistency.

Source: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purpose only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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