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Work Your Abs, Butt, and Quads at Once With This Strengthening Bodyweight Exercise

07/07/2019 - 03:40 PM

I'm all about exercises that work more than one muscle group at once (aka compound exercises [1]), especially when I'm short on time because I hit snooze seven times before deciding to wake up.

One exercise I really like doing is the lateral lunge with a knee drive. It works your gluteus medius — the muscle on the side of your butt which helps with stability, your abdominal muscles which also help with stability, and your quads. In my opinion, the lateral lunge with a knee drive is one of the best bodyweight moves you can do for lower-body strength.

Another reason I like this exercise: we often neglect lateral movements, and to function at our best, we should train in all planes of motion. If you're ready to upgrade from the classic lunge and feel your muscles light up, keep reading.

How to Do a Lateral Lunge With a Knee Drive


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