I'm a certified trainer and if I wanted to build core strength and improve my balance this is the workout I'd do

A man and woman perform a reverse lunge on a stepper in a gym setting. They are wearing sportswear and looking at each other. Their front knee is bent while the other is behind them. In the background we see a rack of dumbbells.

Want to level up your workout without adding more weight? Unilateral exercises (single-side movements) are a great way to make exercises more challenging and you don’t need extra equipment to do them.

These exercises offer plenty of benefits. Targeting one side of the body at a time isolates muscles, which can help correct muscle imbalances, and practicing single-leg moves can help you develop core stability and balance.