Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Lateral Squat.
A wide-stance lower-body exercise in which you shift into a squat over one leg while the other stays straight, then rise and squat over to the other side. The alternating side-to-side pattern builds quad and inner-thigh strength in the lateral plane and improves hip mobility.
The Lateral Squat is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
