Bodyweight Lateral Lunge
Also known as: Body Weight Lateral Lunge, Bodyweight Side Lunge, Side Lunge
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Technique
- Stand tall with feet together or hip-width.
- Take a wide step to the side and push the hips back, bending that knee while the other leg stays straight.
- Push off the bent leg to return to the start; alternate sides.
Cues
- Keep both feet pointing forward.
- Sit the hips back, chest up.
Common mistakes
- Letting the bent knee cave inward.
- Lifting the heel of the working foot.