Side Shuffle
ID: 41
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- Exercise Type:
- Lower Step
- Contraindications:
- Ankle/Calf Problems, Lower Back Problems
- Equipment:
- Floor Based
- Applicability:
- Group
- Superset?:
- Yes
- Sprint-able?:
- Yes
Key Teaching Points:
- 1. The standing leg stays engaged even when it is the recovery leg.
- 2. Brace core before stepping; stability is set before the weight shifts.
- 3. Push the knee out on the descent to ensure it tracks over the toe.
Regression:
Use a split-squat with the rear foot elevated on a low surface to reduce the balance demand.
Progression:
Progress to a walking lunge then a jumping lunge once bilateral mechanics are solid.
Common Problems:
Front knee traveling too far forward — cue a big step and emphasis on the vertical shin.