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, ...

Every warm-up routine has an exercise that includes a side shuffle. Some moves require the body to go from side to side, to make sure that it gets enough lateral movement along with the other two ...

You’ve mastered squats, deadlifts, and lunges. But building functional strength—and a fully-formed booty—actually requires moving in every direction, not just those up-down exercises. “The glute ...

Take a wide lateral step to the right with your right foot. Move your left foot to join your right as you pull your wrists up toward your chin, lifting them to the height of your sternum with your ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

If you only move in a straight line, you might be missing a critical way to keep your hips strong. Experts say adding this ...