Weighted Side Step
Muscle Groups: Quads
Weighted Side Step focuses on Quads, with Hamstrings, Glutes, Adductors, Abductors working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Side Step with proper form and technique.
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Start standing tall with your feet together, holding a dumbbell in each hand down by your sides.
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Step to the right with your right foot, keeping your left foot in place, and lower into a squat position while bringing the dumbbells towards your legs.
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Push through your right foot to return to the starting position and repeat on the left side, alternating steps.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Weighted Side Step safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your chest up and back straight to avoid leaning forward.
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Ensure your knees track over your toes to prevent strain on your joints.
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Avoid rushing the movement; control your steps to maintain balance and proper form.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Side Step primarily targets Quads , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Glutes, 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 Step, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Side Step, 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.
