Lateral Lunge Crunch
Level up your lower body and core with this dynamic 2-in-1 move. Sculpt your glutes and thighs while torching your obliques for improved balance, power, and side-body definition.
The Lateral Lunge Crunch mainly works the glutes & hips, core and quads. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Lateral Lunge Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Obliques; Quads (quadriceps femoris)
How to do the Lateral Lunge Crunch
Setup
Standing tall, engage your core with your feet hip-width apart.
Movement
Lateral Lunge: Step out to the side with one leg, keeping your toes pointed forward. Push your hips back and bend your lunging knee while keeping the other leg straight. Ensure your chest remains upright and your lunging knee stays aligned with your foot.
Crunch: Push off the floor with the lunging foot to return to the starting position. As you return, explosively drive the same knee upward toward your chest, while simultaneously performing a gentle torso side-crunch to bring your elbow toward the lifted knee.
Repeat: Return to the starting position and complete the desired number of repetitions before switching sides, or alternating if preferred.
Lateral Lunge Crunch FAQs
What muscles does the Lateral Lunge Crunch work?
The Lateral Lunge Crunch mainly works the glutes & hips, core and quads. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus, obliques and quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the Lateral Lunge Crunch?
None. The Lateral Lunge Crunch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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