Side Lunge

Side lunges are a great exercise because they are a lateral movement. So often we’re moving in one direction: forward. To improve strength and balance, we also need to work on side-to-side motions. A side lunge will work your glutes, hamstrings, quads, inner thighs, and abs. This is a great bodyweight exercise that is a combination of a stretch and strengthening move.

Begin standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, hands to your side. As you step sideways into the lunge, bring your hands together in front of you as you bend your stationary leg at the knee and extend the other leg out to the side. Do not overstep here; this isn’t a super big movement. Keep your back straight and your glutes pushed out behind you. Repeat on one side then switch, or alternate from one side to the other.