Lower Bodyintermediate12 reps

Side Lunge

The side lunge moves you laterally — a direction most desk days never touch — to build hip mobility and single-leg strength. VibeFit counts each rep by the bent leg's knee angle.

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How to do it

  1. 1Stand tall, then step wide to one side.
  2. 2Bend that knee and sit your hips back while the other leg stays straight.
  3. 3Push back to center and alternate sides.

Form cues

  • Sit your hips back as you bend
  • Keep the trailing leg straight
  • Point both feet forward
  • Keep your chest up

Common mistakes

  • Bent knee caving in
  • Rounding the back
  • Short side steps

Benefits

  • Builds lateral strength and stability
  • Stretches the inner thighs
  • Improves hip mobility in a new plane

Intermediate movers wanting lateral strength and hip mobility.

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