The simplest exercise to target stubborn butt and thigh cellulite

This exercise will not only help you get rid of the cellulite but will also burn calories.

For most women, losing weight from their abdomen and lower body is the most difficult. The fat deposits under your skin mostly show up on your butt, back and legs. There may be no magical way of getting rid of cellulite, but exercise can sure help. So, if you want to get rid of cellulite from your back and butt you can try this exercise, recommended by Sagar Pednekar, Fitness Expert, Gold s Gym, India. Here are 10 facts you should know to keep cellulite away.

The reverse lunge will tone your entire lower body and will help minimise the lumpy texture of cellulite. What s more, you will improve your stamina and burn even more calories.

Steps to perform

• Grab a pair of light weight dumbbells and hold it at an arm s length by the sides of your body. Your palms should face each other.
• Step back with your left leg and lower your body until your left knee nearly touches the floor and your right knee is bent at least 90 degrees.
• Stay in this position for 2-3 seconds and then push yourself back to the starting position. That completes one repetition. Do around 15-20 repetitions of this exercise.
• Beginner s tip: If you find it too difficult to perform the reverse lunge with dumbbells, perform this exercise with just your body weight.
• Practise this exercise every day and keep it up until you see results. In this video, Terence Lewis teaches you how to do lunges the right way.

Word of caution

• Avoid this exercise if you have any knee or wrist injury.

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