Lateral Lunge

The movement should remain low throughout to avoid bobbing or popping upward on the step. On landing, weight is distributed through the entire foot but predominantly centered through the heel. The landing heel should be directly under the center of mass over the landing foot. The movement is initiated by pushing off the right leg to propel the body laterally to the left. The leg on the side of the lunge should control the movement and help return to the starting position. Each repetition returns to a tall standing position. The exercise uses controlled side-to-side shifting. Lateral squats stretch the groin and hip at the same time. The lateral lunge progression is commonly used during mid-level rehabilitation phases. The lateral lunge can help progress clients toward more dynamic lateral movement patterns.