Lateral Shuffles | Gymacetamol

Muscles Worked

Primary

Glutes

Secondary

Quadriceps

Quick Cues

1

Low athletic stance

2

Quick lateral steps

3

Stay on balls of your feet

4

Push off the outside foot

Equipment Needed

Bodyweight

Stand in an athletic position with knees slightly bent and feet shoulder-width apart.
Push off with the trailing foot and step to one side.
Bring the trailing foot in quickly, staying low.
Continue shuffling in one direction for the desired distance.
Keep your hips low and chest up throughout.
Stay on the balls of your feet.
Repeat for the desired distance or number of repetitions, then switch direction.

Common Mistakes

Not staying low enough

Crossing the feet over

Not pushing off the outside foot

Pro Tips

Stay low in an athletic stance with your hips back

Push off the trailing foot explosively

Keep your feet from crossing over each other

Your Progress

Variations

Lateral Band Walk

Carioca

Skater Hop