Description

Lunges are a functional exercise to optimally train your entire leg muscles. In the lateral version, the focus is on the outer part of the thighs (abductors). It is a unilateral movement that improves stability throughout the body. You only need a short Theraband for this exercise and can do it at home or in the gym.

Exercise

Lunges

Lateral

Type: Unilateral Rest: 150s Equipment: Fitnessband kurz

Tutorial

1

Position a short Theraband around your thighs, just above your knees. Stand slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and point your toes slightly outwards. Hold your arms in front of your body. This is your starting position.
2

Take a lateral step to the left with your left foot and lower your bottom down by bending your left knee. Your right leg remains straight. Breathe in as you do this.
3

Use your left leg to push yourself back up and into the center so that you are back in the starting position.
4

One repetition with the left side has now been completed. Then repeat this process with your right side until you have completed the specified number of repetitions with both sides.

Tip

Make sure that you maintain body tension throughout the exercise and that your upper body remains upright. Go down until your thigh is approximately parallel to the floor.