Side Step Squat Pick and Carry (female)

Side Step Squat Pick and Carry demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Start in a squat position with your feet shoulder-width apart
  • 2Step to the side with one foot and lower your body into a deep squat
  • 3Stand up and step back to the starting position in a controlled manner
  • 4Repeat this movement on the other side
  • 5Continue alternating sides for the desired number of reps

Tips:

  • Keep your chest lifted and your knees behind your toes
  • Squeeze your glutes as you stand up
  • Breathe in as you lower down into the squat, and breathe out as you stand up
  • Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise

Side Step Squat Pick and Carry Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs