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Bollywood fitness icon Malaika Arora has again made the rounds on social media, posting her go-to exercise for losing thight fat and carving out dreamy "apple hips." The 51-year-old actress and fitness and health buff recently posted a workout video on Instagram, where she performs the dumbbell half-squat—a exercise she promises toned thighs and glutes.
Key Highlights
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Go-To Move: Malaika demonstrates dumbbell half-squats, dumbbells in each hand, and recommends 3 sets of 15 repetitions for maximum benefits.
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Targeted Areas: This exercise targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, calves, hip flexors, and core, which makes it an effective lower-body exercise.
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Beginner-Friendly: Dumbbell half-squats are simple for anyone to perform and require only a couple of dumbbells—not equipment.
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Why It Works: The step not only burns calories and slims the thighs but also engages core muscles, enhances balance and posture.
Malaika's Motivation: She inspires followers with the tagline, "Stronger every day, fitter every moment," and captions her post "Sculpted simplicity," requesting followers to be regular.
How-To: Stand shoulder-width apart, dumbbells at your sides, bend into a half-squat (thighs level to the ground), and then stand up. Repeat for 3 sets of 15 reps.
Other advantages: In addition to targeting stubborn thigh fat, dumbbell squats improve overall body coordination, increase metabolism, and simulate daily activities such as sitting and lifting.
The Takeaway
Malaika Arora's dumbbell half-squat is a simple and quick exercise to incorporate into any fitness routine, with the guarantee of a toned leg, hip, and overall added strength. Her new fitness tips are pushing followers everywhere to grab those dumbbells and squat their way to slimmer, stronger thighs.
Source: Financial Express, News18, Health Shots, NDTV, Moneycontrol.
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