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Side Against-Wall Wide-Stance Lunge

Improve flexibility & leg strength with Side Against-Wall Wide-Stance Lunges! Great for all fitness levels. Try it now!

The Side Against-Wall Wide-Stance Lunge mainly works the hip abductors (outer thighs) and quads, with help from the glutes & hips and core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Side Against-Wall Wide-Stance Lunge Muscles Worked

Primary

Hip Abductor (gluteus medius); Quads (quadriceps femoris)

Secondary

Glutes (gluteus maximus); Obliques

How to do the Side Against-Wall Wide-Stance Lunge

  1. Starting Position:

    • Stand facing a wall with your feet shoulder-width apart.

    • Position yourself around two feet away from the wall.

    • Raise your arms above your head, extending them straight out, and keep your palms facing forward.

  2. Lunge Movement:

    • Step your right foot out to the side into a wide stance.

    • As you step out, bend your right knee while keeping your left leg straight.

    • Ensure that your right knee is aligned with your right foot and does not extend past your toes.

  3. Lowering Phase:

    • Lower your hips into the lunge, feeling the stretch in your inner thigh and hip of the left leg.

    • Keep your back straight and your torso upright, engaging your core for stability.

    • Hold this position for a moment to feel the stretch.

  4. Returning Phase:

    • Push through your right heel to return to the starting position.

    • Bring your right foot back to shoulder-width stance and lower your arms back down.

  5. Repeat:

    • Perform the desired number of repetitions on the right side (8-12 reps recommended).

    • Switch to the left side and repeat the movement.

  6. Tips:

    • Maintain a slow and controlled movement throughout.

    • Focus on proper form and alignment to prevent injury.

    • Keep your shoulders relaxed and down away from your ears.

    • If you're a beginner, you can perform the lunge without going too low until you become comfortable with the movement.

Side Against-Wall Wide-Stance Lunge FAQs

What muscles does the Side Against-Wall Wide-Stance Lunge work?

The Side Against-Wall Wide-Stance Lunge mainly works the hip abductors (outer thighs) and quads, with help from the glutes & hips and core. The main muscles are the gluteus medius and quadriceps femoris.

What equipment do you need for the Side Against-Wall Wide-Stance Lunge?

None. The Side Against-Wall Wide-Stance Lunge is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

What workout day should the Side Against-Wall Wide-Stance Lunge go on?

It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Side Against-Wall Wide-Stance Lunge variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Alternating Against-Wall Knee Cross-Over Sit, Chest to Split Wall Middle, Against-Wall Clamshell Sit and Toes-Inward Knee Slide Wall Squat.

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