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Side Lunge Stretch
Muscles involved
The side lunge works glutes, quads and inner thighs in the lateral plane. It also improves hip mobility.
How to do it
- Take a wide step to the side, keeping the opposite leg straight.
- Lower your hip towards the bent leg, keeping your chest upright.
- Pause for a moment in the adductor stretch.
- Return to the center and repeat towards the other side.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Take a wide lateral step. - Keep the straight leg as straight as possible. - Feel the stretch in the adductor of the extended leg.
Difficulty
PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Side Lunge Stretch: which muscles does it work?
Side Lunge Stretch mainly works: Glutes, Quadriceps. It also involves: Gluteus maximus, Gluteus medius, Short adductor, Long adductor, Adductor magnus, Gracilis, Pectineus, Soleus.
What is Side Lunge Stretch good for?
The side lunge works glutes, quads and inner thighs in the lateral plane. It also improves hip mobility.
How do you do Side Lunge Stretch with proper form?
- Take a wide lateral step. - Keep the straight leg as straight as possible. - Feel the stretch in the adductor of the extended leg.
