One of the best exercises for fighting the saddlebag, this move targets the outer hip and thigh muscles. Do two sets two to three days per week.

You'll need: A step platform or lowest step on a staircase and a 2- to 5-pound attachable leg weight.

Attach weight to your right leg below the knee. Lie on the floor on your left side, with forearm and elbow resting on the ground. Place right arm in front of you to support the body, and bend left leg, stacking thighs.

Rest right foot on top of platform, which should be near your feet. Lift right leg up, leading with heel and keeping outside of the knee toward the ceiling and foot slightly flexed. Keep hips stacked. Don't roll forward or backward to facilitate the lift -- concentrate on outer thigh. Hold lift for two seconds, then slowly lower leg toward platform. Lift again, without foot touching platform in between.

Do 12 to 24 reps, or work until your muscles fatigue (when they are temporarily too exhausted to continue).

Switch positions -- attach the weight to left leg, and lie on right side. Repeat with your left leg.