Exercise Profile
- Target Muscle Group
- Exercise TypeStrength
- Equipment RequiredBodyweight
- MechanicsCompound
- Force TypePush
- Experience LevelBeginner
- Secondary Muscles
Glutes, Hamstrings
Target Muscle Group
Quads
Bodyweight Lateral Lunge Instructions
- Stand up straight with a slight bend in your knees. You are now in the starting position.
- Step out to the side with your left leg while maintaining your balance and squat down through your hips.
- Keep your torso straight and head up. Don't allow your knee to track out over your toes.
- Push yourself back to the starting position by using your heal to drive you.
- Repeat this movement with your right leg and then repeat for desired reps.
Exercise Tips:
- Never allow your knees to track out over your toes during this movement. Doing so will place undue stress on the knee joints.
- Keep your head up and back straight throughout the exercise. Never allow your back to round.
3 Comments
In the video it looks like he’s stepping out and forward slightly, at a 45 degree angle from the back foot. Is it also correct to stay completely lateral with the movement and in line with the back foot? Or do we always want to step a bit forward? Thanks!
Hi Brittany, most lifters opt to take that foot forward slightly for extra depth, but it isn't necessary. I would suggest trying both and seeing what works best for you.
Ok, thanks!