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Side squat

LiveStrong: "[Side squat] works the entire lower-body — quads, glutes, hamstrings, hip adductors and abductors — while also challenging your core strength and stability. That's a whole lot of benefit from one single move." [ID: side_squat]

Instructions

First time: Try 10 reps

Steps:

1. Start position: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, abs engaged and your back straight
2. Step wide to one side, extending both arms in front of you
3. Preform squat (glutes!)
4. Return foot to start position
5. Repeat on the other side

Details

Progression: Add some weight (dumbbell or kettlebell) during your side squats

This is a variation of the basic squat exercise, squat.htm

Little help

Video: demo by Get Healthy U, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe115ryKDwQ

Article: "How to Do Lateral Squats" by LiveStrong, www.livestrong.com/article/13769112-lateral-squats-side-squats

Video: demo by Nuffield Health, www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOnA4ve8KGo

Image source: Get Healthy U, youtube link