Intermediate
Side And Crossover Lunge
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Side And Crossover Lunge is a great strength exercise for building muscle in your lower body. This exercise targets the quads and thighs. Side and Crossover lunges can improve flexibility and balance.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Stand with your arms extended in front of you. Push your chest forward and take a big step to the side, bringing your hips back and bending your front knee. Keep your back leg as straight as possible. -
Step 2
Bring the back leg just behind the front leg, lowering the knee just above the floor. Push with your back foot to return to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Muscle Groups
Side And Crossover Lunge targets Glutes, Hamstrings, Hip Abductors, Quads as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Keep a slight forward bend at the hips.
- It is important that the heel of the supporting leg is firmly on the floor.
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