strength
Lateral Lunge
Exercise animation · 10-second loop
Use the controls to pause or replay. Follow the written cues and setup checks below.
Kalyra may avoid or modify this exercise when:
- Deep knee bendingKalyra holds back deep-knee-bend movements when you've flagged knee sensitivity.
Musclesquads, glutes, hips
EquipmentNone
Positionstanding
Impactlow
Training roleSTRENGTH
Muscles at work
quads, glutes, hips · primary muscles
Form cues
- Step wide to the side; sit hips back into one leg
- Straight leg stays straight, toes both forward
- Push the floor away to return to standing
Common errors
- ✗ Bending both knees instead of one
- ✗ Letting the bent knee roll inward
How Kalyra programs it
Trains the lunge pattern through quads and glutes with a clear rep target and progression path — one of the fundamental movements a balanced plan is built from.
Typically 2–4 sets of 6–10 reps per side.
Easier · Harder · Substitutions
No easier regression on file.
No harder progression on file.
Written cues and setup checks remain the instruction alongside available exercise animations.
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