Thigh Burner Workout

Congratulations on making it through another week! It has been a mellow one around here as my 39 week pregnant self has been completely exhausted the past few days. I do not think I have taken so many naps in my entire life! Thankfully, Rob has a flexible schedule so he was able to hang with Zoey while I got some rest. My body must be preparing for the arrival of baby #2 and telling me to slow down after having a busy and fun two weeks with Zoey.

I have to say, waiting for labor is exhausting! Since I was induced at 36 weeks with Zoey, I did not have to play this waiting game or pay serious attention to all the extra twinges and aches that come with being very pregnant. It certainly is hard not to dwell on it, but I am doing what I can to stay distracted, get other things done around the house, and soak up one-on-one time with Zoey while my energy comes back.

If you went into natural labor, did you find it tiring to wait for it? How many weeks were you when it started?

In Friday fashion, I am stopping in to share a little leg focused workout with you today. Before we dive into it, a quick word about the infamous thigh gap that so many people discuss or promote. Having a thigh gap is not an indication of health. Getting one often means restrictive diets, unhealthy workout plans, and an obsession that would take a lot of your time, happiness, and focus. Rather than focuses on a thigh gap as the end goal, I strongly encourage you to focus on strong legs that help support your body, let you play with your kids without fatigue, and show off some muscle definition.

This Thigh Burner Workout will help you get those strong legs.

Before starting the workout, be sure to warm up with some light cardio (5-10 minutes), and dynamic stretching. Do the same as a cool down when you finish your workout. Get a copy of the warm up and cool down routine I recommend here.

You can also check out my must have workout resources here. These are the things I use weekly, if not daily, to make my workouts as easy and comfortable as possible.

Thigh Burner Workout

Complete each move for 40 seconds. Then 60 seconds. Finish with another 40 seconds.

• Inner Thigh Lift
• Bicep Pulse
• Back Kick Crossover
• Tricep Pull Backs
• Glute Bridge
• Plank Hold
• Calf Raises
• Oblique Star Crunches

If any of the moves are too much for you right now, take a look at the modifications below. Always modify your workouts and specific moves as needed. Additionally, if you want to challenge yourself further by advancing the moves, there are descriptors below on how to do that as well.

Inner Thigh Lift

• Modified: Lower height you raise your inner thigh to just 1-2 inches.
• Advanced: Raise top hand to form an L shape. Optional: hold a light weight.

Bicep Pulse

• Modified: Seated, back straight.
• Advanced: Stand on one foot.

Back Kick Crossover

• Modified: Rest hands on an incline. Or, from a standing position with feet shoulder width apart, raise one leg 1-2 feet off the floor behind you.
• Advanced: Rest on one hand (the opposite hand to your support knee).

Tricep Pull Backs

• Modified: Complete regular tricep dips.
• Advanced: Stand on one foot.

Glute Bridge

• Modified: Rest both feet on ground.
• Advanced: Rest a weight across hips as you lift.

Plank Hold

• Modified: Hold a plank in a push up start position. Rest hands on an elevate chair or step.
• Advanced: Elevate or stack feet.

Calf Raises

• Modified: Rest hand on a wall or chair. Or, raise up and down in a seated position with your back straight.
• Advanced: Hold a weigh in each hand or stand on the edge of a step or bench.

Oblique Star Crunches

• Modified: No weight. Raise leg slightly up and attempt to touch knee.
• Advanced: Raise support hand off ground.

Let me know if you try it out and how you liked it!

More leg workouts to try:

• Arm & Leg 12ers
• Glute Burner
• Boots and Leggings Workout

What is your favorite way to workout your legs?

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