How to Lose Hip Fat for Teen Girls

A pear-shaped body is characterized by excess fat in the hips, butt and thighs, and is most prominent among women. Body fat stores around the lower back do not pose the same health risk as fat accumulation around the belly, but hip and lower back fat is still a source of frustration for many dieters. The plan of attack requires vigorous exercise, but you also have to improve your eating habits. You must engage in an overall weight-loss regimen, since spot reduction is not possible.

Tone and strengthen the muscles in your hip and lower back area. Use compound exercises, or those that work multiple muscles groups in one exercise such as lunges, squats, plie squats and leg lifts. Do four sets of 10 to 12 reps, resting very briefly between sets. Allow at least one day of recovery between strength-training workouts.