Beginner
Side Lunge Sweep
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Side Lunge Sweep targets multiple muscle groups throughout your lower body, including quads, hamstrings, and glutes. The exercise also improves the balance and stability of the legs by engaging one leg at a time.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Stand with your hands on your hips. Exhale and take a big step to the side, pulling your hips back and bending the knee of your walking leg. Keep your back leg as straight as possible. -
Step 2
Push with the heel of the outgoing foot to lift yourself up. Instead of returning to the starting position, bend your raised knee and swing your leg across your body. -
Step 3
Without touching the floor, return to the raised leg in a side lunge position.
Muscle Groups
Side Lunge Sweep targets Glutes, Hamstrings, Hip Abductors, Quads as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Don't let your body spin. Keep your shoulders straight.
- Keep your chin parallel to the floor.
- Don't let your back leg bend inward.
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