Suspension Side Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Suspension 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 Suspension Side Lunge with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding onto the suspension straps with both hands for support.
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Shift your weight onto your right leg, lowering your body into a side lunge toward your left leg while keeping your right knee behind your toes.
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Push through your right heel to return to the starting position, squeezing your glutes at the top.
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Repeat on the other side, lunging to the right.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Suspension Side Lunge safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your chest up and core engaged to maintain balance throughout the movement.
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Avoid rounding your back; maintain a straight posture to reduce strain.
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Ensure your knees track over your toes to prevent injuries.
Secondary Muscles
While Suspension 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 Suspension Side Lunge, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Suspension 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.
