- Main muscle
- Quadriceps
- Also works
- Glutes, Hamstrings
- Equipment
- None needed
How to do it
- Stand tall with your feet together.
- Take a wide step to the side and sit your hips back over that foot, other leg straight.
- Push off the bent leg to return to standing.
Common mistakes
- Letting your bent knee cave inward.
- Rounding your back as you sit down.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Side Lunge into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.