Exercises / Lateral lunge

Lateral lunge GIF

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QuadricepsMusculus quadriceps femoris
GlutesMusculus gluteus maximus
Side glutesMusculus gluteus medius
Inner thighsMusculi adductores
HamstringsMusculi ischiocrurales

Equipment: No equipment
Level: beginner
Loop: One repetition, 3.83 seconds

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How to do a lateral lunge

Stand tall with feet together and hands at your chest.
Take a wide step to the right.
Push your hips back and bend the right knee, keeping the left leg straight.
Lower as far as comfortable with the chest up.
Push off the right foot to return, then alternate sides.

Form tips

Perform 8 to 10 reps per side.
Both feet point forward the whole time.
Sit back into the hips rather than letting the knee drift over the toes.