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Side Lunge Exercise
Aim
- to strengthen your adductor and abductor muscles, thighs and buttocks
Equipment Required: a firm but not hard surface
Technique
- Start by standing with your feet comfortably apart with your toes pointed forward.
- Step to the side with one leg and lower your body slightly at both knees. Don’t step out too far. Keep your weight evenly between your heels and toes.
- Push up and back to the starting position.
- Repeat this action for 10-15 repetitions to one side, then repeat the action to the other side.
Key points to remember
- Inhale as you step to the side, exhale as you push back up
- Keep your back upright and abdominals pulled in.
Alternatives
- You can step to the side at any angle, for example you can step out at a 45 degree angle. Changing the angle, stepping further out, and dropping down lower all make different muscle groups work harder.
- See the similar Forward Lunge Pregnancy Exercise
- If you find this exercise too easy you may use hand weights to increase the intensity.
Related Pages
- Forward Lunge Pregnancy Exercise
- see Exercises at home - the lunge
- Lunges at the beach
- Dumbbell Exercises: Reverse lunge
- Gym Exercises: Lunge
- other pregnancy exercises
- women and fitness
