Weighted Lateral Slide
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes, Adductors, Abductors
Weighted 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 Weighted Lateral Slide with proper form and technique.
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Start standing tall with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weight in one hand.
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Slide your left foot to the left while pushing your hips back, bending your left knee to lower your body slightly.
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Return to the starting position and repeat on the right side, working side to side.
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Keep your core engaged and maintain a steady pace throughout the movement.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Weighted Lateral Slide safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Always keep your knees in line with your toes to avoid strain.
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Engage your core to support your lower back and maintain balance.
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Avoid leaning too far forward or to the side; stay upright during the slide.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted 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 Weighted Lateral Slide, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted 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.
