Side Plyo Lunge Stretch
Dynamic stretch improving flexibility & power! Side Plyo Lunge Stretch targets inner thighs & glutes.
The Side Plyo Lunge Stretch mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the core and hamstrings. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Side Plyo Lunge Stretch Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Obliques; Hamstrings
Side Plyo Lunge Stretch Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Side Plyo Lunge Stretch
Start by standing tall with your feet hip-width apart.
Take a large step out to the side with one foot, ensuring that your toes are pointing forward.
Flex at the hips and knee of the stepping leg to lower your body down into a side lunge position. The other leg should remain straight.
Push off from the bent leg to return to the starting position explosively, engaging your core and glutes to help you return to the starting point.
Now, repeat the movement on the other side. This constitutes one repetition.
Continue to alternate sides, performing the exercise for the recommended number of repetitions or for a set duration.
During the stretch, make sure to keep your back straight, chest up, and the knee of your bent leg should not go beyond your toes.
Move at a controlled pace, and focus on the stretching sensation in your inner thigh and the engagement of your leg muscles.
Remember to breathe steadily throughout the exercise, exhale as you push back up to the starting position, and ensure you perform the movement with proper form to prevent injury and maximize the stretch's effectiveness.
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Side Plyo Lunge Stretch FAQs
What muscles does the Side Plyo Lunge Stretch work?
The Side Plyo Lunge Stretch mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the core and hamstrings. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Side Plyo Lunge Stretch?
None. The Side Plyo Lunge Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Side Plyo Lunge Stretch go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Side Plyo Lunge Stretch variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the 45-Degree Step-Out, Side Half Kneeling Lunge, Side Half-Squat Lunge and Alternating Bodyweight Lateral Lunge.
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