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Lateral Lunge

A frontal-plane lunge variation that develops inner thigh flexibility and lateral strength.

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Lateral Lunge demonstration

Visual demonstration — Lateral Lunge

Muscles Worked

Adductors (Primary)QuadricepsGlutesHamstrings

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1Stand with feet together, holding dumbbells at your sides or bodyweight
  2. 2Take a wide step to the right, pushing hips back
  3. 3Bend the right knee while keeping the left leg straight
  4. 4Lower until your right thigh is parallel to the floor
  5. 5Push off the right foot to return to center, then alternate

Training Recommendations

Strength
Sets3-4
Reps6-8 per leg
Rest90-120 sec
Hypertrophy
Sets3
Reps10-12 per leg
Rest60-90 sec
Endurance
Sets2-3
Reps12-15 per leg
Rest45-60 sec

Tips & Variations

  • Keep your toes pointing forward
  • Sit back into your hip, don't let the knee track too far forward
  • Great for athletes who need lateral movement

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Knee tracking inward
  • Stepping too narrow
  • Rounding the back

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