Lateral Slide
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes, Adductors, Abductors
Lateral Slide focuses on Quads, Glutes, Adductors, Abductors, with Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Lateral Slide with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your hands clasped in front of your chest or at your sides.
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Shift your weight onto one leg, then slide the other foot out to the side, keeping it close to the ground.
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As your foot slides out, bend the knee of your standing leg, lowering your hips into a squat position.
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Push off the sliding foot and extend your standing leg to return to the starting upright position, bringing your feet back together.
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Repeat the movement, alternating sides with each repetition or completing all reps on one side before switching.
Secondary Muscles
While Lateral Slide primarily targets Quads, Glutes, Adductors, Abductors , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Lateral Slide, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Lateral Slide, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
