Single-sided or ‘unilateral’ exercise is when you work on one side of your body at a time. Whether this is alternate leg squats or a single-arm overhead press, by working just one side of your body, you are giving your body a really effective work out. 

Studies show that single-sided exercise helps increase muscular balance, improves core strength and assists in injury rehabilitation. It is commonly accepted that everyone has a stronger side and a weaker side, so by exercising one side at a time, you are not allowing the stronger side to dominate. Continue reading →