How to do a kettlebell lateral lunge

Lower bodyKettlebellsBeginner

Step out to the side and sit into one hip holding a kettlebell — trains your legs sideways with a bit of load.

How to do it

1Hold the kettlebell at your chest
2Step wide and sit back into that hip
3Push back to the middle and switch sides

Common mistakes

×Letting the bent knee cave inward
×Rounding forward instead of sitting back

Muscles worked

Quads Glutes

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