Medicine Ball Deadlift-to-Reach
Muscle Groups: Hamstrings, Hips, Lower Back, Shoulders
Medicine Ball Deadlift-to-Reach focuses on Hamstrings, Hips, Lower Back, Shoulders, with Lats, Traps, Forearm, Quads, Glutes working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Medicine Ball Deadlift-to-Reach with proper form and technique.
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Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a medicine ball in front of you with both hands.
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Bend at your hips and knees to lower the ball toward the ground, keeping your back straight and chest lifted.
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Engage your hamstrings and glutes to lift the ball back up, extending your hips and standing tall as you raise the ball overhead.
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Lower the ball back to the starting position to complete one rep.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Medicine Ball Deadlift-to-Reach safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your back straight during the lift to prevent strain.
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Avoid rounding your shoulders; keep them down and back throughout the movement.
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Make sure your knees track over your toes to protect your joints.
Secondary Muscles
While Medicine Ball Deadlift-to-Reach primarily targets Hamstrings, Hips, Lower Back, Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Lats, Traps, Forearm, Quads, Glutes . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Medicine Ball Deadlift-to-Reach, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Medicine Ball Deadlift-to-Reach, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
