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How to do Side Lunge Hold

StandingHoldBoth sidesIntermediate

Side Lunge Hold is a standing stretch for your calves, glutes and hamstrings. Do it on one side, then switch.

Step by step

  1. 1Step your feet out nice and wide, toes facing forward, and bring your hands together in front of you.
  2. 2Now bend your right knee and sit over to the right, keeping your left leg straight.

What you should feel

Let your left inner thigh lengthen.

Form tips

  • Right knee tracks over the right toes. Both feet flat, heels down. Feel the left inner thigh open.
  • Keep your chest lifted.
  • Breathe slowly… and stay steady.

Make it easier

Stay a little higher if your knees need a gentler day.

Coming out of it

Press back up to the center… and step your feet together.

Muscles it works

Move slowly and stop if anything hurts. This is general guidance, not medical advice; check with a professional if you're injured or recovering.

Do Side Lunge Hold with a coach

In BendEase, a voice coach talks you into Side Lunge Hold, cues you through the hold and tells you when to switch sides, while the guided video shows you exactly how. It's built into routines for your calves and glutes.

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