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Side Lunge To Crossover Tap

Intermediate

Side Lunge To Crossover Tap

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Side Lunge To Crossover Tap engages your entire body with particular emphasis on quads, glutes, and hamstrings. This is also a good workout to improve stability and balance.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Stand tall, hands-on hips. Exhale and take a big step to the side. Lower your hips and bend your left knee, keeping your supporting leg straight. At the bottom, bend over and touch the floor with your fingertips.
  • Step 2

    Push with your left heel and lift your hips towards the ceiling. Instead of returning to the starting position, extend your arms above your head, pivot your front leg over your supporting leg, and touch the floor. Get into a lunge immediately to start another rep.

Muscle Groups

Side Lunge To Crossover Tap targets Glutes, Hamstrings, Hip Abductors, Quads as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • Don't let your body spin. Keep your shoulders straight.
  • Do not round your lower back and keep your chin parallel to the floor.
  • Don't let your back leg bend inward.