A 1-minute strength and stability pair targeting inner thighs, glutes, quads, and core – a good pick for anyone who wants lateral movement they don't usually get.

Lateral lunges shift your weight side to side, loading your adductors and glutes in a plane of motion that most quick workouts skip entirely. After 30 seconds, you drop into a plank and everything tightens up. Your hips and core are already engaged from the lateral work, so the hold has a grounding quality – like locking in what you just opened up.

Lateral movement patterns have been shown to improve hip stability and reduce the risk of lower-body injuries, particularly for people whose daily movement is mostly forward-and-back or, more honestly, sitting still.

Side Step & Plank Lock

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