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Side Lunges

Strength Mobility Stability Lower body

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Step wide to one side, bend that knee while keeping the other leg straight, alternate sides.

Option. Hold a dumbbell at your chest (goblet style) for more resistance.

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  1. 1

    Stand tall with feet together.

  2. 2

    Step one foot wide to the side.

  3. 3

    Bend that knee and push hips back into a lateral lunge.

  4. 4

    Keep the opposite leg straight.

  5. 5

    Push off the bent leg to return to center.

  6. 6

    Alternate sides.

Side Lunges

  • Builds strength in the inner and outer thighs
  • Improves side-to-side stability and mobility
  • Feels like a fun side-step dance

Side Lunges

Lower body

Move type

Strength Mobility Stability

Targets

Quads Glutes Adductors Balance

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