Side Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Side Lunge focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Adductors, Abductors working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Side Lunge with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet together and hands on your hips or at your sides.
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Take a big step to the right with your right foot, bending your right knee and keeping your left leg straight as you lower your body into a lunge.
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Push through your right foot to return to the starting position, then repeat on the left side.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Side Lunge safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your chest up and back straight to maintain good posture during the lunge.
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Avoid letting your knee go past your toes to protect your joints and maintain balance.
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Engage your core throughout the movement for better stability.
Secondary Muscles
While Side Lunge primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Adductors, Abductors . 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 Side Lunge, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Side Lunge, 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.
