Lateral Lunges Rotation - Alternating
Muscle Groups
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Abs & Core
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Hips & Buttocks
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Legs
Purposes
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Strengthens legs, hips and torso.
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Develops and strengthens basic motor patterns.
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Increases inner thigh flexibility.
Description
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Stand with your feet at shoulder width, holding your hands relaxed in front of you.
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With one foot, step out to the side about 16 to 20 inches and descend carefully.
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Lunge down on the stepping leg and rotate your torso to the same side.
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Then step back to the start position, straightening your trunk forward.
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Repeat with the opposite leg, also turning your torso to the opposite side.
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Alternate sides for a specified number of time.
ProTip
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Straighten and stretch your trailing leg, keeping the foot flat.
Mistakes
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Not keeping the feet flat on the ground.
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Letting the chest drop.