Side Lunge
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
Side lunges are an effective lower-body exercise that targets multiple muscle groups, improving strength, balance, and flexibility. This exercise primarily focuses on the quadriceps while also engaging the glutes, hamstrings, and adductors. It's excellent for enhancing lateral movement and stability.
How to do it
- Stand with feet hip-width apart and arms at your sides.
- Step out to the right with your right foot, keeping toes pointed forward.
- Bend your right knee and push hips back, keeping the left leg straight.
- Push off from the right foot to return to the starting position.
- Repeat on the other side, stepping out with the left foot.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Adductor Longus Gluteus Medius Hamstrings
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