Suspension Trainer Lateral Lunge

Body region

• Legs
• Glutes

Muscles

Main

• Gluteus Maximus
• Vastus Lateralis
• Vastus Medialis
• Adductor Magnus

Helps

• Adductor Longus
• Biceps Femoris

Holds

• Rectus Abdominis
• Gluteus Medius

Equipment

• Suspension Trainer

Technique

1. Face the anchor holding the handles in front of your chest with taut straps.
2. Step wide to one side, sit the hips back and bend that knee while keeping the other leg straight.
3. Push off the bent leg to return; alternate sides.

Cues

• Use the straps only for balance.
• Keep both feet flat and forward.

Common mistakes

• Pulling on the straps with the arms.
• Letting the bent knee collapse inward.

Alternatives

• Dumbbell Lateral Lunge
• Bodyweight Lateral Lunge