Side-to-Side Squats

These squats are a killer workout for your glutes, legs & core and take only 60 SECONDS.

Workout & fitness instruction with CEO and founder Ann Barnes.

Side-to-Side Squats

Side-to-Side Squats are a beginner-friendly exercise that targets your glutes, legs, and core while improving balance and lateral mobility. This dynamic variation of the traditional squat adds a fun, effective challenge to your lower-body workout.

Start by standing with your feet hip-width apart, chest lifted, and core engaged. Step your right foot out to the side, keeping your toes pointed slightly forward, and bend both knees to lower into a squat. Keep your weight in your heels, your back straight, and your chest lifted. Pause briefly at the bottom.

Push through your heels to return to the center, then repeat on the left side, stepping out and squatting in the same controlled manner.

Continue alternating sides for 8–12 repetitions per leg, moving at a steady pace. Focus on maintaining proper form, engaging your core, and keeping your movements smooth. Side-to-side squats effectively tone the glutes, strengthen the legs, and build core stability.