How To Perform The Bodyweight Lateral Lunge With Assistance

The assisted lateral lunge w/ bodyweight is a unilateral movement pattern that targets the lower body, specifically the glutes and hamstrings. It's a great exercise for developing strength, power, and stability through a greater range of motion.

There are many variations of the lateral lunge, but the most common is the bodyweight lateral lunge. This variation can be performed with or without assistance, making it a great option for beginner and advanced athletes alike. In this blog post, we'll show you how to perform the bodyweight lateral lunge with assistance.

1. Keep your heel down.
2. Keep your knee pointed straight ahead over your toes.
3. Only lower as far as you comfortably can.

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Tips For Success

1. Perform the movement slowly and controlled to ensure proper form and technique.

2. Make sure your knees tracking over your toes throughout the entire range of motion.

3. Keep your torso upright and engage your core throughout the exercise.

4. Use assistance as needed to maintain good form and technique throughout the range of motion.

Reps: 5 x 8-12 per side.

Progression: add weight as needed (dumbbells, barbells, etc.) to increase the difficulty

Regression: perform the movement without weight or assistance as needed.