The aim of lateral exercises – or exercises that use muscles in a sideways fashion – is to strengthen lateral muscles, such as lateral glutes, lateral hip muscles, lateral core muscles etc. In turn, ...

This simple but powerful movement is gaining attention among trainers for its ability to target neglected muscles, improve balance, and boost real-world athletic performance.

Start out in a nice tall standing position. Take a giant step out to the side. Push your hips backwards. Bend one knee and straighten the other. Keep most of your body weight on the knee that is bent.

When Hannah Montana sang, “put your arms to the sky, move side to side,” in Hoedown Throwdown, I like to think she was talking about side lunges. Chances are, you’ve done a few lunges in your ...