Cable Lateral Lunge
Description
This exercise involves standing with a cable machine to one side and performing a lateral lunge while holding onto the cable handle. The movement targets the legs, glutes, and core muscles.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Cable Lateral Lunge Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and a cable machine to your left side.
- Grab the handle of the cable machine with your right hand and bring it up to your shoulder.
- Step your left foot out to the side and bend your left knee, keeping your right leg straight.
- As you lunge to the left, extend your right arm straight out to the side, keeping it parallel to the ground.
- Push off your left foot and return to the starting position, bringing the cable handle back to your shoulder.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps, then switch sides and repeat with your left hand holding the cable handle.
Cable Lateral Lunge Form & Visual
Cable Lateral Lunge Benefits
- Targets multiple muscle groups including the glutes, quads, hamstrings, and adductors
- Improves balance and stability
- Increases hip mobility
- Can be modified to increase or decrease resistance
- Provides a functional movement pattern that translates to daily activities
Cable Lateral Lunge Muscles Worked
- Glutes
- Quadriceps
- Hamstrings
- Calves
- Abductors
- Adductors
- Core muscles
Cable Lateral Lunge Variations & Alternatives
- Weighted Cable Lateral Lunge
- Reverse Cable Lateral Lunge
- Cable Lateral Lunge with Rotation
- Cable Lateral Lunge with Knee Drive
- Cable Lateral Lunge with Bicep Curl
