True or False? Cable lateral lunges stress the trunk for twice the number of repetitions performed.

The statement is true because cable lateral lunges engage not only the lower body muscles, such as the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes, but also require significant stabilization from the trunk, particularly the core muscles. As you perform lateral movements while holding a cable, the trunk must work to maintain proper posture and alignment against the resistance of the cable. This involvement of the trunk is intensified by the lateral shifting of the body during the lunges, which inherently requires more core activation to stabilize the spine.

This means that for every repetition performed, the trunk is effectively under load and working as if performing twice the number of repetitions in terms of muscular stress. The focus is on how the body adapts to the demands of the exercise, emphasizing core engagement alongside the primary muscle groups being targeted.