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Say See Ya to Saddlebags

23 Mar

Junk in the trunk = good. Junk under the taillights = bad. Nobody wants saddlebags – droopy, side butt flab that never really has a spot in your cute undies (or granny panties if you’re over 30) or jeans. KIDDING I don’t wear granny panties. I save those for post-baby (you know if you’ve been there). Mmmk moving on. Here is the best workout to say see ya to saddlebags.

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Target those problem area saddlebags with this workout that will tone and sculpt your the lower and side part of your tush. You've never worked that area like this before!

These movements target the saddlebag problem areas in ways traditional squats or butt-blasting moves don’t. Once you focus your efforts on the bottom corner of your tush and start feeling that burn, you’ll know what I mean!  Just remember, spot training on one part of the body just doesn’t work. Sorry to say. But incorporating these moves into a regular cardio and strength-training regiment, you can start seeing overall tone and improve the look and feel of you lower bottom. Maybe even give it the perk you’ve always wanted!

Standing Leg Lifts

To start, stand with your feel shoulder-width apart and lift your right leg out to the side just one or two inches off the floor and slightly behind your left leg, bringing your hands to prayer in front of your chest. Bend your supporting leg slightly and keep that bend the entire time. Next, lift the right leg up to your highest point, keeping your hips stacked directly under your shoulders (do not stick your butt out). Do 12-15 repetitions on the right leg, then the same on the left.

Standing leg lifts to say 'see ya' to saddlebags!

Curtsy Squats

Step your right leg behind your left and turn your left foot out slightly, hands in prayer in front of your chest. Bend both knees to execute a curtsey lunge and lean to your left, imagining you left elbow trying to touch your left thigh (but keep your chest up). Straighten your legs and come back to the original position. Do 12-15 repetitions on the left, then 12-15 on the right.

Curtsy lunges to say 'see ya' to saddlebags!

Fire Hydrants

Come down to an all-fours position on your knees, wrists directly under your shoulders. Roll your hips forward (towards your belly button) to eliminate any sway in your lower back. Next, bring your right leg off the floor slightly, then lift it up and out to the side, keeping your hips squared to the floor. Do 12-15 repetitions (lifts) on the right, then 12-15 on the left.

Fire hydrants to say 'see ya' to saddlebags! A workout to target those saddlebag problem areas.

Outer Leg Lifts

Stay in the all-fours position and extend your right leg out to a right diagonal towards the back of the room. Check that your hips are rolled forward to eliminate the sway in your lower back and hips are square to the floor. Next, lift your leg off the floor to your highest position, then gently tap your toe back on the ground. Do 12-15 repetitions (lifts) on the right, then 12-15 on the left.

Outer leg lifts to say 'see ya' to saddlebags! A workout to target those saddlebag problem areas.

Clamshell Lifts

Lie on your right side, using your right forearm for support and placing your left palm in front of your waist. Bend both knees, making sure your knees and hips are in line. Keeping your toes together, lift your left knee up as high as you can, then drop your knee back down to meet the right. Next, extend your left leg back behind your body as you squeeze the right corner of your tush. Bring your leg back to the original position and do 12-15 repetitions (knee up, down, extend, back in) with your left leg, then flip to lie on the other side of your body and to 12-15 with your right leg.

Clamshell lifts to say 'see ya' to saddlebags! A workout to target those saddlebag problem areas.

Repeat this entire series at least 3 times throughout. Once you have completed it, try the stretch below.

Stretch

A great stretch after the ultimate saddlebag workout. You MUST check this out!

Lie flat on your back and cross your right leg over your left. Bend you knees and take hold of your shins or ankles. Lift your tailbone off the ground and try to bring your heels in towards your shoulders. Switch and stretch the other side.

For the best results, do this daily and embrace that burn! Then say see ya to saddlebags forever!

Want to target your bum with even more workouts? Try this Barre Booty At Home Workout and this Ultimate Buns and Guns Workout.

 

 

The ultimate workout to target those saddlebags. Try these amazing moves to feel the burn as you tone and sculpt your backside! Say See Ya to Saddlebags!
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Comments

  1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    March 23, 2016 at 5:20 am

    Fire hydrants are one of my favorites 😉 Always a go-to in my leg workouts!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 23, 2016 at 1:23 pm

      ME TOO! Especially when you can totally hone in on keeping your hips squared to the floor and seat tucked, AMAZING exercise!

      Reply
  2. Karin Rambo says

    March 23, 2016 at 8:10 am

    Saddlebags are my biggest problem area! Can’t wait to try this workout!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 23, 2016 at 1:19 pm

      Ugh dang trouble zones! I hope this is super helpful for you Karin!

      Reply
  3. Candy says

    March 23, 2016 at 8:15 am

    Walking isn’t enough. Sigh.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 23, 2016 at 1:17 pm

      I know. Such a bummer! Neither is sitting on the couch, watching Netflix. DANG IT! 😉

      Reply
  4. Lara @MommyKazam says

    March 23, 2016 at 9:34 am

    Will definitely be adding these moves! I need to revamp my workout, it feels like it’s getting a bit monotonous.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 23, 2016 at 1:15 pm

      I get so bored, so easily when it comes to working out! It’s nice to mix it up sometimes. Thanks Lara!

      Reply
  5. Blair says

    March 23, 2016 at 10:18 am

    Those standing leg lifts are so much harder than they look! I need to remember to do them more often. Love this workout!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 23, 2016 at 1:14 pm

      They SO are! Especially when you don’t let that lifting leg touch the ground. Thanks Blair!

      Reply
  6. Emma {Emma's Little Kitchen} says

    March 23, 2016 at 10:30 am

    Girrrrrl I’ve been doing clamshells like nobodies business… (half because of saddlebags, half because they seem to keep my ITBS at bay). ANYWAY- thanks for these other moves I’ll be sure to incorporate them. Also HEY to a fellow BGB Babe and Blogging Mama 🙂 So happy we connected!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 23, 2016 at 1:11 pm

      Clamshell queen! Love it Emma!! You’ll love these other moves too. Ooooh I’m so glad you stopped by – I love support of other mama bloggers. It’s so tough to balance both and you totally get it!

      Reply
  7. Nicole says

    March 23, 2016 at 1:57 pm

    Easy and effective! I’m all about it. I love finding moves like this. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 24, 2016 at 8:11 am

      ME TOO. I love to just get it DONE. Thanks Nicole!

      Reply
  8. Denay DeGuzman says

    March 23, 2016 at 3:32 pm

    YAY for another excellent exercise tutorial! I always get jazzed up and ready to hit the gym whenever I read your inspirational posts. I’m a very visual person so I greatly appreciate all the wonderful photos too. 🙂

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 24, 2016 at 8:07 am

      Ha I’m glad I pump you up Denay! I know photos can be so important to ‘get it’ so I’m happy to post them. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  9. Danielle Greco says

    March 23, 2016 at 4:07 pm

    OH I love Curtsy squats! All these workouts are great! That is an area I always have to work on… as most women I’m sure. Great post!
    Danielle | AccordingtoD.com

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 24, 2016 at 8:07 am

      RIGHT?! Why don’t men ever get saddlebags? Not fair!

      Reply
  10. January says

    March 23, 2016 at 6:12 pm

    These are excellent moves! Thank you so much for easy to understand and step by step tutorials.
    xoxo
    January
    http://www.thebouncyponytail.com/

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 24, 2016 at 8:03 am

      My pleasure! It helps to do it right 😉 LOL!

      Reply
  11. Deynece says

    March 23, 2016 at 8:06 pm

    Awesome post. I’m gonna have to try these moves next couple of workouts.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 24, 2016 at 7:59 am

      Great to hear Deynece! You go girl.

      Reply
  12. Greta says

    March 24, 2016 at 6:30 am

    I do these exercises in barre and they are some of my favorites! So effective!

    Greta | http://www.gretahollar.com

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 24, 2016 at 7:58 am

      Awesome! They were totally inspired by barre. You are all over it girl!

      Reply
  13. Cara says

    March 24, 2016 at 6:35 am

    This is a great routine! Fire hydrants burn so good 🙂

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 24, 2016 at 7:57 am

      LOVE that burn. I mean, I hate it, but I love it after. You know what I mean 😉

      Reply
  14. Michelle says

    March 24, 2016 at 7:35 am

    This had me written all over it. I think I was BORN with saddlebags! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 24, 2016 at 7:57 am

      Oh gosh you are too hard on yourself!!! Hopefully this circuit will be helpful for you Michelle!

      Reply
  15. Jess @hellotofit says

    March 24, 2016 at 10:27 am

    Great list of exercises, my friend!! Gotta get those hip muscles working – I see weak glutes/hips so so much with personal training.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 26, 2016 at 2:28 pm

      Wow that’s interesting! Good to know that these exercises help for that!

      Reply
  16. Lori says

    March 24, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    These are great moves…I will have to remember them! However, I find it hard with a limited amount of workout time to do lots of targeted exercises for different parts of the body. How do you balance working out all these areas while also doing general cardio and strength training?

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 26, 2016 at 2:32 pm

      I TOTALLY get it. Honestly, I do these during ‘down times’. Like if my hubby and I are watching TV after the baby is down, or if I’m just ‘playing’ on the floor with my little guy. These kinds of workouts are easy to just pick up whenever, wherever. The cardio and strength training ones are harder to fit in for sure! But these kinds of circuits you can sneak in 😉

      Reply
  17. Matt @ Plating Pixels says

    March 24, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    Love the post title! Could use a bit of toning myself. Working on it and always appreciate new workouts.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 26, 2016 at 2:32 pm

      Of course! Thanks Matt!

      Reply
  18. Crystal@WhatTreasuresAwait says

    March 25, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    I should be doing these right now! 🙂 Great tutorial…thanks for sharing at Welcome Home Wednesdays!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 25, 2016 at 7:05 pm

      I tend to fit it in when I’m binge watching all the shows I have recorded 😉

      Reply
  19. Lexi says

    March 29, 2016 at 6:09 am

    These are great! Thanks so much for sharing ways to get rid of those dreaded saddlebags!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 30, 2016 at 6:36 pm

      Dreaded. Totally the word to describe ’em! You are welcome Lexi!

      Reply

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