45-Degree Step-Out
Strengthen legs & glutes! Step out to stronger fitness with the 45-Degree Step-Out. Improve your lateral movement & stability.
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Start by standing straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands in front of your chest. This is your initial position.
2. Step out to the side at a 45-degree angle with your right foot. Bend your right knee and push your hips back to lower into a lateral lunge. Keep your left leg straight, your chest up, and your gaze forward.
3. Pause at the bottom of the lunge and feel the stretch in your inner thigh.
4. Push off with your right foot to return to the starting position.
5. Repeat the movement stepping out with your left foot to the opposite 45-degree angle.
6. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions or set duration of time.
Make sure to keep your movements controlled and to descend into the lunge in a controlled manner to maximize the effectiveness of the exercise and minimize the risk of injury.
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