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Can doing sit-ups tone your upper thighs and the area around your hip bones?

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Maybe: Bent leg sit-ups do target that area to a degree. Squats and leg press likely do it more.

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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