Exercises > Standing weight shifts - Side to Side
Standing weight shifts - Side to Side
Goal
Target area
Muscles of the hip, trunk, and lower legs
Description
This exercise challenges the muscles of your lower leg and trunk as you move your body’s center over your base of support from side to side.
How to
- Stand with your feet hip width apart and equal weight through both feet.
- Slowly shift your weight onto one leg while keeping both feet in contact with the ground.
- Return to the start position.
- Repeat.
Repeat on the other side.
Repetitions
1x10
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1x10
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Repetitions
1x15
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Repetitions
2x10
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2x15
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Repetitions
3x10
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