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If lateral lunges dont have a place in your leg day routine, youre missing out.

My squat form had been suffering lately, and I knew a change in my leg workouts was needed.

a man doing lateral lunges on an exercise mat at home

You may also choose to use dumbbells orkettlebellsto increase the exercises difficulty.

Heres what happened after committing to a weeks worth of lateral lunges.

I was even able to add a little more weight without sacrificing good form.

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Despite being a basic functional exercise, squats can be somewhat challenging to master.

As a result, my knees can feel a bit shaky when lifting heavy or trying out new movements.

Sometimes fitness plateaus can be broken by switching up your training regimen.

Woman performing squat on toes with arms in air in a light studio on yoga mat

On the days where the miles tick by and I dont even notice them, I love it.

But after my lateral lunge experiment, my runs felt smooth, easy, and fun.

That extended into the following weeks runs too.

a photo of a woman doing a squat

A strong lower body is paramount for any runner, whether youre training for a mile or a marathon.

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