Side Step Squat
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The side step squat is a dynamic lower body exercise that targets the leg muscles while improving balance and coordination. It involves stepping sideways into a squat position, engaging multiple muscle groups. This exercise is beneficial for building strength and enhancing hip mobility.
How to do it
- Stand with feet hip-width apart and hands in front of you.
- Step to the side with your right foot, squatting down as you step.
- Ensure knees are aligned with toes, then return to the starting position.
- Repeat with the left foot, alternating sides.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Adductor Magnus Gluteus Medius Hamstrings Soleus
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