side lunge

The other week my friend Alyssa form PBandHwellness.com took the kids to the local park and did a quick 20 min workout together while the kids played.  We each brought a list of moves to do, and this was one Alyssa had us do.  It is a great move because I often find myself moving in one direction or just the sagittal plane.  always forward, but rarely do i do any exercise with side motions!  this exercise is perfect to strengthen and give me some flexibility.

Side-Lunge Butt Kicker

Targets: Abs, obliques, butt, quads, and hamstrings

• Stand with feet hip-width apart, arms by sides.
• Lunge to right with right leg, keeping toes pointed forward and bending right knee 90 degrees. Hinge forward from hips and touch left hand to floor.  if you can't touch the floor that's ok, just reach as far as you can.  as your strength and flexibility increases you will eventually touch the floor!!
• Move back to center and repeat lunge to the right again.  
• Repeat 12 reps and switch legs.  
• 3 sets each side!