- Stand with feet hip-width apart and place the ball of the left foot on a plate or glider.
- Bend the right knee, sitting back into the heel as you slide the left foot out to the side.
- Keep the right knee behind the toe, the torso upright and abs in.
- Press into the plate to contract the inner thigh and slide the left foot back.
- Repeat for 1-3 sets of 8-16 reps and then switch legs.
Lunges for the Hips, Glutes and Thighs
By Paige Waehner, About.com
Updated April 07, 2009
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
Sliding Side Lunges are just another variation of traditional lunges. By placing your foot on a paper plate or Gliding Disc, you can target the inner thigh of the sliding leg while working the hips and thighs of the lunging leg.
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