Lateral Lunges


Instructions

  • Start by standing with your feet hip-width apart
  • Step your right foot out to the side and bend your right knee
  • Make sure your left leg stays straight and your right knee does not extend over your right foot
  • Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds
  • Push off the right leg and return to the standing position
  • Repeat the stretch on the other side

Benefits

  • Quadriceps: This stretch helps to increase flexibility in the front of the thigh and strengthen the muscles that support the knee joint.
  • Glutes: This stretch helps to increase flexibility in the glutes and strengthen the muscles that support the hip joint.
  • Hip Flexors: This stretch helps to increase flexibility in the hip flexors and strengthen the muscles that support the hip joint.
  • Abdominals: This stretch helps to increase flexibility in the abdominals and strengthen the core muscles that support the spine.
  • Hamstrings: This stretch helps to increase flexibility in the back of the thigh and strengthen the muscles that support the knee joint.
  • Calves: This stretch helps to increase flexibility in the calf muscles and strengthen the muscles that support the ankle joint.