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Kettlebell Lateral Lunge

Step wide holding a bell and sit into the stepping hip while the trailing leg stays straight.

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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.

Muscles worked
Quads, Adductors, Glutes
Equipment
Kettlebell
Movement
Legs

Sets and reps

  • For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
  • For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
  • Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Variations

The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the quads, for when the kettlebell is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Kettlebell Lateral Lunge work?
The Kettlebell Lateral Lunge mainly works the quads, adductors and glutes.
What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Lateral Lunge?
A kettlebell.
How many sets and reps of the Kettlebell Lateral Lunge?
For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
What can I do instead of the Kettlebell Lateral Lunge?
ATG Split Squat, Backward Sled Drag, Band Squat and Barbell Anderson Squat work the same main muscle.

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Coaches add the Kettlebell Lateral Lunge to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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