Sliding Lateral Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Sliding Lateral Lunge focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Adductors, Abductors, Calves working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Sliding Lateral Lunge with proper form and technique.
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Stand with feet hip-width apart and hands on your hips.
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Step to the right with your right foot, bending your right knee while keeping your left leg straight.
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Push off your right foot to return to the starting position and repeat on the left side.
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Alternate side to side for the desired number of reps.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Sliding Lateral Lunge safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your chest up and back straight to avoid straining your lower back.
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Don't let your knee go past your toes during the lunge to protect your joints.
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Engage your core throughout the movement for better stability.
Secondary Muscles
While Sliding Lateral Lunge primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Adductors, Abductors, Calves . 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 Sliding Lateral Lunge, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Sliding Lateral 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.
