Side Lunge Stretch
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The side lunge stretch targets the inner thighs and can improve flexibility and balance. It involves stepping to the side, bending one knee while keeping the other leg straight. This exercise is great for stretching the inner thighs and enhancing lower body mobility.
How to do it
- Stand upright with feet together and hands clasped in front of your chest.
- Take a wide step to the side with your right foot, bending the knee while keeping the left leg straight.
- Push your hips back and keep your chest up, ensuring the bent knee stays aligned over the toes.
- Hold for a moment, feeling the stretch in your inner thigh.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Adductor Magnus Gluteus Medius Hamstrings