Pulsing Side Lunge
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The pulsing side lunge targets the lower body, focusing on strength and stability. It is a variation of the side lunge that involves small, controlled pulses in the lowered position, enhancing muscle endurance and improving balance.
How to do it
- Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward.
- Shift your weight onto your right leg, bending the knee while keeping the left leg straight.
- Lower your hips into a side lunge, keeping your torso upright.
- Pulse up and down slightly in this position, engaging your core.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.
Muscles worked
Primary Adductor Magnus Quadriceps
Secondary Gastrocnemius Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings