Lateral lunges
About this exercise
"Lateral lunges" targets the Legs muscle group, suitable for beginners. The main load falls on: Quadriceps, Glutes, Inner Thighs. Equipment needed: Bodyweight.
Description
Exercise to develop the adductor muscles (inner thigh), buttocks and improve mobility in the hip joint.
Instructions
1. Stand up straight with your legs wider than your shoulders.2. Transfer your body weight to one leg, bending it at the knee and pulling the pelvis back, the other leg is straight.
3. Push off and return to the starting position.4. Repeat in the other direction.
Muscles worked
Primary
Secondary
Warnings
1. Do not tilt your body forward, your back is straight.2. The knee of the working foot should move in the direction of the toe.3. Do not lift the foot of the non-working foot off the floor.
