Exercise Directory: Side Squats [Alternating]

The Side Squat is a more complicated lower body exercise.

STEP #1: Start by standing with your feet together.

STEP #2: Step your left foot out so that it is about shoulder-width apart.

STEP #3: Squat by bending your knees and sitting back into the squat. Concentrate on pushing your bottom back and down ... as if you are sitting down in a chair.

STEP #4: Stand back up straight. As you do, bring your left foot back to the center next to your right foot.

STEP #5: Immediately after your left foot is positioned back to the center, step your right foot out to the side so that it is about shoulder width apart.

STEP #6: Squat by bending your knees and sitting back into the squat. Once again, concentrate on pushing your bottom back and down ... as if you are sitting down in a chair.

STEP #7: Stand back up straight. As you do, bring your right foot back to the center next to your left foot.

STEP #8: Continue alternating between the left and right side for approximately 20-30 squats or until your lower body fatigues.

NOTE: Keep your chest facing forward as you squat back.

NOTE: Concentrate on pushing the majority of your weight through your heels ... making sure you don't lift your heels off of the floor.

​​NOTE: Keep your chest facing forward as you squat back.

NOTE: Concentrate on pushing the majority of your weight through your heels ... making sure you don't lift your heels off of the floor.

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