No Equipment Necessary: Side Lunges

Side lunges offer a new take on regular lunges. They allow you to work your hips, glutes and thighs a bit differently than traditional squats and lunges while still targeting the major muscles of the lower body. I personally think they provide a really good workout, and are easier to do. The best part is that all you need is your body weight. Here is how to do them:

• Stand with your feet and knees together, hands on your hips.
• Take a large step with your right foot to the right side and lunge toward the floor.
• Make sure your right knee does not extend past your toes and keep your left leg relatively straight.
• Push off through your right foot to return to the start to complete one.
• Do three sets of 10 on each side.

Tell me, do you like side lunges too? Sing your praise for them in the comments section below.