Weighted Side Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Weighted 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 Weighted Side Lunge with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell or kettlebell with both hands at chest height.
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Take a large step to your right side, keeping your left leg straight and your toes pointing forward.
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Hinge at your hips and bend your right knee, lowering your body as if sitting back, keeping your chest lifted.
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Ensure your right knee tracks over your right foot and your weight is primarily in your right heel.
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Push off your right foot, driving through your heel, to return to the starting standing position.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted 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 Weighted Side Lunge, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted 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.
