Bodyweight Step Side-Squat
Tone your legs and glutes with Bodyweight Step Side-Squats! This simple exercise can be done anywhere, anytime.
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Start by standing with your feet together and hands clasped in front of your chest for balance.
2. Take a wide step out to the side with your right foot.
3. Bend your right knee and push your hips back as you lower down into a side squat position, keeping your left leg straight. Ensure your right knee does not go past your toes, and keep it aligned with your foot.
4. Push off your right foot, and return to the starting position with feet together.
5. Perform the same movement on the opposite side by stepping out with your left foot and squatting down.
6. Alternate sides for the desired number of repetitions, treating the movement to one side and back as one rep.
Remember to keep your chest up, back straight, and engage your core throughout the exercise. Your weight should be distributed over your heels, and you should avoid letting your knees cave inward. Adjust your stance width as necessary for comfort and stability.
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