Side Step Swing (female)

Side Step Swing demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand straight with your feet hip-width apart and arms on your sides
  • 2Take a step to the right, bend your right knee while keeping your left leg straight, and swing your arms to the right side
  • 3Push off from your right foot to return to standing position, while swinging your arms back
  • 4Repeat this movement by stepping to the left side and swinging arms to the left
  • 5Perform these movements at a rapid pace for a set period of time

Tips:

  • Keep your core engaged to maintain balance
  • Sidestep at a pace that is comfortable for you and gradually increase it
  • Keep your back straight and chest up
  • Remember to breathe in while standing and breathe out while stepping and swinging

Side Step Swing Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs