Side Lunges For Beginners #shorts #legworkout #legday

12 Feb 2023 · 1 min

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In this short instructional video, fitness coach Eric Roberts addresses three frequent errors people make when performing side lunges and provides concise corrective cues. First, he emphasizes hinging the hips back before bending the knee, likening the motion to a karate chop, to avoid forward knee collapse. Second, he instructs the practitioner to press the straight leg’s foot firmly into the ground to activate the inner thigh, which aids in returning to the starting position. Third, he advises keeping the chest up and shoulders pulled down into the back pocket throughout the movement to maintain proper torso alignment. The video’s purpose is to quickly diagnose and correct side‑lunge form for beginners.

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Do your side lunges, for lack of a better term, suck? Don't worry, we can fix them right now. First and foremost, when you take your step out to the side, do not try to bend forward with your knee first. You want to think about karate chopping your hips back first and then bending your knee. Number 2, make sure the leg that is straight, your foot is pushing into the ground to feel your inner thigh, which is then going to help you stand right back up. And number 3, do not drop your chest. Keep your shoulders pulled down into your back pocket the entire time. And I hope it helped.