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Exercise Library - Lateral Movement

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Lateral Step Up - Beginner
The purpose of the Lateral Step-Up is to improve your butt and hamstring strength and dynamic range of motion, increase your ability to decelerate and drive off of one leg, and maintain dynamic stability. This movement places a significant demand on the hamstring, butt and inner thigh.

Lateral Defensive Shuffle - Beginner
The purpose of the Lateral Defensive Shuffle is to improve your growing, hip, and hamstring strength and range of motion, as well as your ability to drive off of one leg and maintain dynamic stability. This movement also places a significant demand on the thigh and butt muscles.

Cable Abduction - Beginner
The purpose of the Cable Abduction is to increase the range of motion in the working hip, and strengthen the butt and outer thigh of the working leg. It also improves the balance and stability of the supporting leg.

Cable Adduction - Intermediate
The purpose of the Cable Adduction is to increase the range of motion in the working hip, and strengthen the butt and inner thigh of the working leg. It also improves the balance and support of the support leg.

Carioca Lateral Shuffle - Intermediate
The purpose of the Carioca Lateral Shuffle is to improve balance, footwork, and dynamic stability and range of motion of the hips.

Lateral Barbell Lunge - Intermediate
The purpose of the Lateral Barbell Lunge is to improve the strength and range of motion in your hip flexor, growing, and hamstring muscles, as well as your ability to decelerate and drive off of one leg, while maintaining dynamic stability. This movement also places a significant demand on the thig