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How to Do Lateral Lunges
The side step lunge should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the side-stepping lunge.
Beginning
Beginning Lateral Lunges
1. Stand in proper alignment with hands on hips.
2. Place feet straight ahead and shoulder width apart.
Movement
Lateral Lunge Movement
1. From optimal postural alignment, draw your belly button in towards your spine.
2. While maintaining optimal spinal alignment, step sideways and descend slowly by bending at the hips, knees, and ankles.
3. Your pelvis should stay square to the front as your torso stays erect.
4. During the descent, maintain weight distribution between the heels and midfoot.
5. Do not allow the feet to cave inward or shift outward.
6. The knees should track between the first and second toes.
7. Perform downward reps slowly and concentrate on the descent and the alignment of your body.
8. Only descend as far as you can maintain optimal alignment throughout the entire kinetic chain.
9. Keep upper torso erect. Note: Leaning forward may be a result of poor hip joint flexibility.
Benefits
Lateral Lunge Benefits
Balance, stability, and strength are all improved with lateral lunges. They work your inner and outer thighs. Side step lunges teach your body to move from side to side, which is a great contrast from the forward or twisting motions it is used to.
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