Lateral Tap in Position Squat
Tone your thighs & glutes with Lateral Tap in Position Squat! This exercise will challenge your balance and build lower body strength.
The Lateral Tap in Position Squat is a compound exercise that mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the hip abductors (outer thighs) and hamstrings. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Lateral Tap in Position Squat Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Hip Abductor (gluteus medius); Hamstrings
Lateral Tap in Position Squat Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Lateral Tap in Position Squat
1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Lower yourself into a squat position with your thighs parallel to the floor. Ensure your weight is on your heels, and your knees do not extend past your toes.
3. Maintain this squat position throughout the exercise, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
4. From the squat position, tap one foot out to the side as far as you can while maintaining balance and squat depth.
5. Bring the foot back to the starting position.
6. Repeat the tap with the other foot, alternating sides.
7. Continue alternating taps to each side for the desired number of reps or duration, keeping the motion controlled and steady.
Make sure to keep breathing evenly throughout the exercise and to keep your chest lifted. You can increase the intensity by tapping faster or adding resistance, such as a resistance band around the thighs.
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Lateral Tap in Position Squat FAQs
What muscles does the Lateral Tap in Position Squat work?
The Lateral Tap in Position Squat mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the hip abductors (outer thighs) and hamstrings. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the Lateral Tap in Position Squat?
None. The Lateral Tap in Position Squat is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Lateral Tap in Position Squat a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Lateral Tap in Position Squat go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Lateral Tap in Position Squat variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the 4-Reverse & 4-Side Tap Lunge, Bodyweight Lateral Walk, Bouncing Inner-Thigh Tap and Lateral Shuffle Tap Squat.
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