Side Half-Squat Lunge
Strengthen legs & glutes with this dynamic lunge! A great way to build lower body strength, stability, and improve flexibility.
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Shift your weight to one leg and take a big step to the side with the other leg.
3. Bend the knee of the stepping leg, pushing your hips back and down as if performing a half squat, while keeping the other leg straight.
4. Both feet should remain flat on the floor, and the bent knee should not move past the toes of the stepping foot.
5. Ensure your chest stays lifted and your spine neutral, not rounded.
6. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the lunge, with the weight primarily on your stepping leg's heel, engaging your glutes and inner thigh.
7. Push back up through the heel of the bent leg, engaging your quadriceps and glutes to return to the starting position.
8. Repeat the movement on the other side.
Make sure to perform the exercise in a controlled manner, focusing on maintaining balance and proper alignment throughout each repetition. This exercise can help improve flexibility, strength, and stability in the lower body.
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