Pictured above: Former Dallas Mavericks Dancer, Lauren Gibler
By Callie Cady
Happy #WorkoutWednesday! For those of you searching for ways to tighten and tone your booty, hips and thighs, you may or may not have heard of a magical move most often referred to as the side lunge. We’re going to tell you why you need side lunges in your life, as well as give you a step-by-step guide on how to perform them properly.
Why Side Lunges?
Side lunges work your hips, glutes and thighs. They offer a great lower body workout by helping complement the shape you create with traditional squats and lunges. Added bonus? They tend to be much easier on your knees!
How to Perform Side Lunges
First, start with your body weight. Once you get the movement down, add dumbbells or a bar for more of a challenge.
- Start by standing up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Facing forward, take a big step out to your side, angling your foot just slightly out. Descend into a moderately deep squat, keeping the other leg straight (be sure to keep your torso as upright as possible and keep your core activated!).
- Push back up and bring your leg back to the start position.
- Repeat to the opposite side.
*We recommend higher reps if you are using your body weight or light weights*
Stay tuned for next week’s #WorkoutWednesday!
