Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Side Squat Touchdown.
A lateral bodyweight squat variation where you shift your weight to one side, squat down, and touch the floor before returning to the standing position. The movement builds lower-body strength, lateral hip mobility, and balance while engaging the inner and outer thighs.
The Side Squat Touchdown 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.
