Side lunge
Also called lateral lunge
- Works
- Inner thigh · adductors
- Front of the thigh · quadriceps
- Buttocks · gluteus maximus
- Needs
- No equipment
Setup
Stand with feet together and hands in front of your chest.
Steps
- Take a wide step to the side.
- Bend that knee and push your hips back. Keep the other leg straight.
- Push through the bent leg to return.
- Change sides each rep.
Breathing
Take a breath and tighten your stomach before each rep. Breathe out as you come up.
Where you feel it
In the inner thigh of the straight leg and the thigh and buttock of the bent leg.
Common mistakes
- Letting the bent knee fall inward.
- Rounding the back.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.