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Side Lunge

Lower body, cardio
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Single-sidedTargets: Glutes, Quads, Hamstring

About

It's a body weight exercise that can develop overall coordination of your thigh muscles. The workout is also great for your mid part of glute muscles!

How to Side Lunge

Starting Position

1. Please spread your legs shoulder-width apart and bring your hands together in front of you.

2. Open your chest and straighten your back.

Proper Form

1. Move one foot to the side and shift your weight.

2. Bend the knee of the moved leg and keep the opposite leg straight.

3. Apply pressure to the center of the bent knee and slowly rise back to the starting position.

4. Repeat the same on the opposite side.

Breathing Technique

Breathe in while going down, and breathe out while going up.

Precautions

1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body forward.

2. Please make sure that your center of gravity does not shift too much to the side.

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