Unilateral training (meaning, single-leg or single-arm movements) is one of the top trending fitness topics at the moment. If you are wondering why is that so, let us bring you all the benefits that this way of working out offers.
More Protected From Injuries
This is probably a very unexpected benefit. Let’s start with the fact that when you’re exercising one side, you are making it much stronger and less prone to injuries. You are also balancing with the other.
A More Balanced Body
When you’re doing bilateral exercises, the chances are you are working more with your stronger side and compensating for the weaker one. This way of exercising will provide you with a balanced body where the muscles of both sides are equally strong. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll immediately know which parts were not as strong
Bigger Core Stability
Bilateral training is not as successful for core stability as unilateral is. By standing on one leg, you automatically activate the core muscles to help you balance. It’s extremely helpful for people with bad posture because it affects the back, neck and abdominal muscles as well.
Stronger Muscles
This will help you focus on muscle groups and make them much stronger.
