Targeting the Thutt

Last week, I had probably the most awkward autocorrect moment of my life. It all started while I was driving to Toronto for a meeting and I was taking the scenic route because of an accident on the 401.

 

So no, I do not drink before 10 am, nor do I like to make a practice of texting and driving (in case any of you work in law enforcement), but I did think it was the perfect time to cover my favourite exercises to target the areas listed aka the Thutt. (I would like to think I invented this word which encapsulates the thigh, butt and back region).

I have already mentioned squats, which are a miracle worker.

Unfortunately, I was not able to provide an idyllic photoshoot outside for this post, as it is currently 11 pm and by the time it is daylight, this post will be up. SO, you are going to be gifted with a poorly lit, questionably posted rendition of the answer to the question.

My favourite strengthening exercise for upper thighs:

Stack your spine and sit up as tall as you can. Ignore the mess of my room and lift your right leg at the hip, keeping the rest of your body still. Repeat this 15 x, and switch sides.

Lower Back: 

Pull your shoulder blades together and lift your lower body. Squeeze your glutes and focus on making a straight line from your knees to your shoulders. Hold for one minute.

Same bridge rules apply as listed above, but this time, lift up your right leg and pulse it 15 times. Switch to your left leg and feel smug that you are targeting your lower back, upper thighs and glutes in one fell swoop.

Lower Back: 

Lie down on the ground. Lift your back legs and shoulders and hold for a minute. You will feel your lower back!! If you want to go crazy, lift your opposite arm with the opposite leg for a Super Man exercise or mimic swimming movements to add a bit of glute work (flutter kick your legs and move your arms in circles).

What are some of your favourite strengthening moves?