Strength & Stability
Lateral Lunge
Strengthens the leg and gluteal muscles while stretching the adductors (inner thighs). It improves lateral hip mobility and stability.
- hip strength
- adductors
- mobility
- glutes
Instructions
How to do it
From a wide stance, shift your body weight to one side. Push your hips back and bend the knee, keeping it aligned over the foot. The other leg remains straight.
Dosage
3 sets of 8–10 repetitions per side
Important
The foot of the loaded leg must remain completely on the floor.
Common mistakes
- Bent knee collapses inward.
- Heel of the bent leg lifts off the floor.
- Back rounds instead of staying straight.
- Movement is uncontrolled.
When to stop?
Stop the exercise if you experience sharp pain, dizziness, numbness, unusual weakness or a clear worsening of your symptoms.