How to Do Side Lunges Bodyweight

Side Lunges Bodyweight is a quads exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Side Lunges Bodyweight

  1. 01Stand with feet hip width apart and hands held at chest height.
  2. 02Take a large step to the right while keeping your left foot planted.
  3. 03Hinge at the hips and bend the right knee until the thigh is parallel to the floor.
  4. 04Push forcefully off the right foot to return to the starting position.
  5. 05Maintain a tall chest and neutral spine throughout the entire range.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Side Lunges Bodyweight

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

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

Keep your trailing leg completely straight and sit your hips back as if sitting into a chair.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Side Lunges Bodyweight questions

What muscles does Side Lunges Bodyweight work?

Side Lunges Bodyweight is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Side Lunges Bodyweight correctly?

Stand with feet hip width apart and hands held at chest height. Take a large step to the right while keeping your left foot planted. Hinge at the hips and bend the right knee until the thigh is parallel to the floor. Push forcefully off the right foot to return to the starting position. Maintain a tall chest and neutral spine throughout the entire range.

What is the A90 coach tip for Side Lunges Bodyweight?

Keep your trailing leg completely straight and sit your hips back as if sitting into a chair.

Is Side Lunges Bodyweight suitable for beginners?

Side Lunges Bodyweight is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Side Lunges Bodyweight?

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

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