The alternate side lunge is a lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and adductors. It also helps improve balance and stability.
How to perform
To perform the alternate side lunge, follow these steps:1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hands on your hips or relaxed at your sides.
2. Take a wide step to the right with your right foot, keeping your left foot stationary.
3. Bend your right knee and lower your body into a lunge position, ensuring that your knee does not go past your toes.
4. Push off your right foot and return to the starting position.
5. Repeat the lunge on the left side, stepping to the left with your left foot and bending your left knee.
6. Alternate between lunging to the right and left for the desired number of repetitions.
7. Keep your chest up, back straight, and shoulders back throughout the exercise to maintain proper form.
8. To increase the difficulty, you can hold a weight in each hand or perform the exercise on a step or elevated surface.
Remember to stretch and warm up before starting this exercise and to listen to your body to prevent injury.
Equipment required
No equipment required