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Step 2: Lunge one foot behind you and sweep it to the side, past your front foot. Lower your upper body into a squat so that your front thigh is almost parallel to the floor.

Benefits of a Curtsy Lunge Also known as “crossover lunges,” curtsy lunges are a “fantastic exercise,” says Ronai. “They activate the side butt muscles, help you stretch the tensor ...

Side lunges are a great leg exercise to add to your routine, but the form can be challenging to master. Here's what you need to know about how to do side lunges, and the best way to add them to ...

2. Take a diagonal step backward with your right foot. “Keep your hips square,” Giles says. “A common mistake is to turn backward through the torso and hips, which takes a lot away from the movement ...

The side lunge develops balance, stability and strength while making it easier to do day-to-day activities.

In this first of three photos, Amy Garland demonstrates the Standing Side to Side Lunge for Matt Parrott's Master Class. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Kimberly Dishongh) ...

The side lunge develops balance, stability and strength while making it easier to do day-to-day activities.

6. Perform two sets of 12 reaches on each side. In this first of three photos, Amy Garland demonstrates the Standing Side to Side Lunge for Matt Parrott's Master Class.