Strength

Med Ball Overhead Lunge Hold

The Med Ball Overhead Lunge Hold is a full-body workout concentrating on legs, shoulders, and core. Enhances stability, balance, coordination, and promotes better posture and flexibility by holding a medicine ball overhead while lunging.
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Med Ball Overhead Lunge Hold instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Find a medicine ball that is of a comfortable weight and hold it with both hands.
2
Stand tall and hold the medicine ball above your head, keeping your arms straight, but not locking your elbows.
3
Step forward about two feet with your right foot. You should be in a lunge position now.
4
Lower your back knee towards the ground while keeping everything else the same. Your front knee should also aim to be at a 90-degree angle, but not extending past your feet.
5
Try to balance in this position for a few seconds before returning to your starting position and repeat with the left foot.
Find a medicine ball that is of a comfortable weight and hold it with both hands.
Stand tall and hold the medicine ball above your head, keeping your arms straight, but not locking your elbows.
Step forward about two feet with your right foot. You should be in a lunge position now.
Lower your back knee towards the ground while keeping everything else the same. Your front knee should also aim to be at a 90-degree angle, but not extending past your feet.
Try to balance in this position for a few seconds before returning to your starting position and repeat with the left foot.
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