Want to shape your hips? Here are some exercises to help you achieve it

We all love a well-sculpted body. We work hard to shape our bodies the way we want. There’s nothing wrong in wanting toned hips and thighs. Most of us want a well-shaped hip that is pleasing to the eyes. There are some great advantages of doing the right workout to strengthen and tone your hips. It also strengthens all of your lower body which is good for you and the next time you run up a few flights of stairs you won’t be huffing and puffing. While most of us think that only a few squats and climbing stairs are a good thing for your butt but that isn’t all that it needs. If you want your hips and butts and thighs to look well-shaped and toned you will need to include a few more exercises to your workout routine that focus mainly on your lower body. Here are some other exercises that you can do along with your regular squats.

Side Kick

Stand straight with your legs spread apart slightly and put your hands on your hips. Now raise your left leg sideways like a kick and while counting till 4 and then bring it down slowly. Do these 15 times with each leg.

Hip Raise

Lay on your back with your knees bent and your palms flat on the ground and your feet flat on the ground as well. Now slowly and carefully raise your hip till they’re aligned with your knees. Hold still for 5 seconds and slowly lower your body. Do not arch your back when you do this. You can also raise one of your legs with the toes pointing upwards towards the wall and alternate between both legs. Do the hip raise 20 times.

Single-Leg Raise

Get on your hands and knees. Once you’re on all fours ensure that your body balance is maintained. Now lift one leg and point it backward and your feet and heel facing the wall above. Let your other leg remain in the same position and maintain the balance on 3 limbs. Hold for 10 seconds and bring your knee back. Repeat with the other leg. Do this 15 times each with both legs.
 

Sumo Squats

Stand with your feet wide apart and pointing forwards. Don’t keep them so wide apart that it becomes uncomfortable for you. Now squat down as low as you can with your arms in the middle. Once you get the hang of sumo squats, you can start doing them while holding dumbbells in both your hands. Pick the weight that you’re comfortable lifting and hold it right in the middle and lower down slowly. Do these 15 – 20 times.

Lunge

Lunge helps tone your thighs and hips and your butt. Stand straight and then put your right foot forward with your knee bent and your foot flat on the ground. Put your right leg as far as you can and let your left leg remain behind. Now slowly go back to the starting position. Do these with both the legs 10 times each.