Have you noticed the fat that has taken up residence on your outer thighs just below your buttocks? That is what you call saddlebags. Saddlebags, just like belly fat, are stubborn and refuse to go away quickly. A variety of factors, such as stress and a sedentary lifestyle, may contribute to the development of saddlebags on your thighs. In this article, we will look at how to get rid of saddlebags through different exercises and dietary changes.
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What Are Saddlebags?
Saddlebags are pockets of fat that accumulate on the outer thighs, just under your buttocks. The space under the buttocks is an underdeveloped area where fat accumulates, giving the appearance of saddlebags that hang off a horse’s back. What belly fat is to men, saddlebags are to women –difficult to get rid of.
Understanding their causes can give you the best insight on how to get rid of those saddlebags. So, keep reading!
What Are The Causes Of Saddlebags?
Saddlebags may develop due to a host of factors. Genetics may play a role in lower body fat distribution (1). If your mother or grandmother had saddlebags, chances are you may have them too. Lack of movement, stress, and poor eating habits also lead to weight gain and accumulation of fat in different parts of your body (2), (3), (<a class="citation_class" href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/293799541_Stress-
