Graceful Side Lunge
Starting Posture
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, toes pointing forward.
How to Exercise
Step your right foot out to the side, keeping your left leg straight and bending your right knee. Engage your core and keep your chest lifted. Push off your right foot to return to the starting position. Repeat on the other side.
Breath Control
Inhale as you lunge to the side, exhale as you push off to return to starting position.
Common errors
Leaning forward, rounding the back, allowing the knee to collapse inward, not engaging the core.
Weights
You can hold dumbbells by your sides to add resistance.
Grips
N/A
Variations
You can increase the difficulty by holding a kettlebell in front of you at chest height during the lunge, or by adding a leg lift at the end of each side lunge.
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Sample workouts with this movement
Fit! Programs featuring this exercise
FlagFit
Kyrie Fontana
Project Calisthenics
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Mobility for athletes
John Lindsey
Planche Fit!
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FlagFit
Kyrie Fontana
Project Calisthenics
Simon Ata
Mobility for athletes
John Lindsey
Planche Fit!
Gregoire Bellemare
Comments and tips
Make sure to keep your knee in line with your toes to prevent injury. Focus on control and form rather than speed. Keep your back straight and avoid leaning forward.
Cautions
Avoid letting your knee go past your toes when lunging. Stop if you feel any pain in your knees or lower back.