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Lateral lunge

A compound exercise for the quads and adductors, with help from the glutes. Equipment: no equipment.

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WorksQuadsAdductorsGlutes

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Feet together, hands in front of the chest.
  2. Big step to the side, sit into that hip
  3. Other leg stays straight

Muscles worked

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all lateral lunge alternatives.

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