Side-To-Side Step with Raise Hands

Expert Advice

Keep your movements fluid and rhythmic, and focus on maintaining a steady breathing pattern throughout the exercise.

How-to-do Steps

Stand with your feet together and arms at your sides.
Step to the right with your right foot, simultaneously raising both arms out to the sides and above your head.
Bring your left foot to meet your right foot, lowering your arms back to your sides.
Step to the left with your left foot, raising your arms again.
Bring your right foot to meet your left foot, lowering your arms.
Continue stepping side to side while raising and lowering your arms for the desired duration or number of steps.

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Muscles Worked

Side-To-Side Step with Raise Hands primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Shoulders, with Cardio mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.

Primary

Quads30%

Hamstrings30%

Glutes20%

Shoulders20%

Equipment

Body Weight

Exercise Type

Cardio

Sets & Reps Guidance

Beginner3 x 20s

Intermediate3 x 30s

Advanced4 x 45s

Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Side-To-Side Step with Raise Hands work?

Side-To-Side Step with Raise Hands primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Shoulders. It is classified as a Cardio exercise performed with Body Weight.

How many sets and reps should I do for Side-To-Side Step with Raise Hands?

For beginners, start with 3 sets of 20s. Intermediate lifters can do 3 sets of 30s. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 45s. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.

Is Side-To-Side Step with Raise Hands suitable for beginners?

Side-To-Side Step with Raise Hands is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.