What is a side lunge?
A side lunge is a lower body exercise that targets the muscles in the butt, hips and legs. It is similar to other lunge exercises in that it involves taking a large step and then lowering the body’s weight onto the leg that took the step, but a side lunge requires the athlete to take that step to the side rather than forward or backward. There are a few variations that can increase the intensity of the workout. To perform a side lunge, an athlete should start in a standing position with the arms hanging loosely to the sides. During the exercise, the athlete should feel free to use the hands however necessary to maintain balance as long as they are not providing momentum that could interfere with the effectiveness of the exercise. The feet should be about shoulder width apart. Throughout the exercise, it is important to keep the abdominal muscles tight so that they can provide adequate support to the body’s core. The back should also remain straight, and the head should look forward at
