An exercise that trains one side or limb at a time, or places substantially different demands on each side.
Why Unilateral exercise matters
Unilateral work can develop coordination, expose differences and train effectively with less total external load.
A practical example
A rear-foot elevated split squat trains each leg separately.
Common mistake
Assuming normal small side-to-side differences must be eliminated immediately.
Keep the context in mind.
Training and nutrition terms describe general principles. The right exercise, intensity or food target still depends on your experience, health, goals and schedule.
Personalised coaching
Apply the principle to your own training.
A definition is useful, but your programme still needs to match your experience, schedule, recovery and goals.
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