How to Do Plyo Side Lunge Stretch

Plyo Side Lunge Stretch is a glutes exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Glutes

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Plyo Side Lunge Stretch

  1. 01Stand with feet in a wide stance, at least double shoulder-width apart.
  2. 02Shift the weight onto one leg by bending the knee and pushing the hips back while keeping the other leg straight.
  3. 03Lower the groin toward the floor until a stretch is felt in the inner thigh of the straight leg.
  4. 04Drive off the bent leg and immediately transition to the opposite side in a fluid motion.
  5. 05Keep the chest upright and feet flat on the floor throughout the transition.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Plyo Side Lunge Stretch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Glutes Extends the hip, your main power generator.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the heel of the straight leg lifts, reduce the range of motion and drive the hip back further.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Plyo Side Lunge Stretch questions

What muscles does Plyo Side Lunge Stretch work?

Plyo Side Lunge Stretch is catalogued as a glutes exercise in A90 Training Club, with the glutes as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Plyo Side Lunge Stretch correctly?

Stand with feet in a wide stance, at least double shoulder-width apart. Shift the weight onto one leg by bending the knee and pushing the hips back while keeping the other leg straight. Lower the groin toward the floor until a stretch is felt in the inner thigh of the straight leg. Drive off the bent leg and immediately transition to the opposite side in a fluid motion. Keep the chest upright and feet flat on the floor throughout the transition.

What is the A90 coach tip for Plyo Side Lunge Stretch?

If the heel of the straight leg lifts, reduce the range of motion and drive the hip back further.

Is Plyo Side Lunge Stretch suitable for beginners?

Plyo Side Lunge Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Plyo Side Lunge Stretch?

No. Plyo Side Lunge Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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