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Side shuffle

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

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Athletic stance, knees bent, chest up.
  2. Shuffle quickly sideways without crossing the feet
  3. Change direction every few steps

Muscles worked

Side shuffle: 3D figure mid-rep with the quads and glutes highlighted

Equipment

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

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all side shuffle alternatives.

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