Sliding Side Lunge

General and Specifics

• you will need a smooth floor for this exercise
• it also works with paper plates on the carpet

Starting Position

• place a folded towel on the ground
• position one foot on it
• the legs are bent a bit
• your body remains upright during the exercise, your sight goes straight ahead
• hold the hands at the hips or the arms stretched out in front of your body

Correct Execution

• the foot on the towel slides sideways with straight leg
• meanwhile, bend the supporting leg to about 90 degrees and push back the hip
• the body weight is mostly on the heel of the supporting leg, not on the ball
• the knee of the supporting leg should not protrude the toes, to avoid injuries in the joint
• make sure, that the feet are always parallel and that the upper body is not tilted too much
• brace the adductor muscle and pull back the towel
• do several reps and do not forget the other side

tip for the workout

• impede the exercise by working out like in the Side Lunge With Dumbbells, or use kettlebells
• if this is too easy for you, put on a filled backpack