Side Squat (female)

Side Squat demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand tall with your feet hip width apart
  • 2Take a big step to the side with your right foot, pushing your hips back
  • 3Bend your right knee and squat down while keeping your left leg straight
  • 4Push back up to the starting position
  • 5Repeat on the other side

Tips:

  • Keep your chest up and your core engaged
  • Your knees should stay in line with your toes when squatting down
  • Try not to lean forward or backward when performing this move
  • You can extend your arms in front of you for balance if needed

Side Squat Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs