Monday, December 30, 2013

Side Lunge

Primary Muscle Being Worked:   GLUTE, QUADRICEP, HAMSTRING, ADDUCTOR
Secondary Muscle Being Worked:  CALF (gastrocnemius + soleus), RECTUS ABDOMINUS, ERECTOR SPINAE (lower back)






  • Stand up straight with hands to side and feet hip width apart
  • With right foot, take wide step to your right (keep left leg straight)
  • Both feet flat on ground pointing forward
  • Back must remain straight
  • Begin to lower body down until your thigh is 2/3 or parallel to floor (Breathe IN)
  • Right knee in alignment with right toe
  • Squeeze glute and slowly return to starting position (Breathe OUT)
  • Alternate between left and right (You do not have to touch the floor!)


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