Overview

Lateral lunges strengthen and define the glutes (butt) and hamstrings. Alternating legs develops and strengthens basic motor patterns. Lateral lunges are a bodyweight exercise that can be performed at home or in the gym. Add lateral lunges on your conditioning day or during your lower-body strength workout.

Description

• Stand with your feet at shoulder width, holding your hands relaxed in front of you.
• With one foot, step out to the side about 16 to 20 inches and descend carefully.
• Keep both feet flat while lunging down on the stepping leg.
• Then step back to the start position.
• Repeat with the opposite leg.
• Alternate legs for a specified number of time.

Mistakes

• Not keeping the feet flat on the ground.
• Letting the chest drop.