Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Lateral Squat with Towel.
The Side Squat with Towel is a lateral mobility and strength drill where one foot rests on a towel placed on a smooth floor. As you slide that foot outward, you squat down onto the stationary leg, combining a deep inner-thigh stretch with a unilateral squat pattern.
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The Lateral Squat with Towel 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.