Exercise Directory: Side Squats [One Side at a Time]
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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 it back out to the left side so that it is about shoulder width apart again. 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. STEP #8: Continue stepping off to the left side for approximately 20-30 squats or until your lower body fatigues. STEP #9: Repeat the same amount of repetitions on the right side as you performed on the left side. STEP #10: Rest. STEP #11: Repeat. |
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. |