Exercise library · Legs

Lateral Lunge.

Side lunge that trains the quads, glutes, and inner thighs.

BeginnerDumbbells
Lateral Lunge
The numbers
Sets
3–5
Reps
5–10
Rest
90–180
Muscles
Primary
Quadriceps · Glutes
Secondary
Adductors
The play-by-play

How to do it.

  1. Step 01

    Stand tall holding a dumbbell at the chest

  2. Step 02

    Step out wide to one side

  3. Step 03

    Bend the stepping knee and sit the hips back

  4. Step 04

    Keep the trailing leg straight

  5. Step 05

    Push back to the center

  6. Step 06

    Alternate sides each rep

What separates good from great

Pro cues.

  • Sit back into the hip, not just down

  • Keep the chest up

  • Point the toes forward