Overhead Lunge with Medicine Ball
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Overhead Lunge with Medicine Ball focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Traps, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Overhead Lunge with Medicine Ball with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a medicine ball overhead with both hands.
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Step forward with your right leg into a lunge, keeping the medicine ball straight overhead.
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Lower your body until your right thigh is parallel to the ground, keeping your core tight and chest up.
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Push through your right heel to return to standing, bringing your right leg back to the starting position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Overhead Lunge with Medicine Ball safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your front knee aligned with your ankle to avoid strain.
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Engage your core throughout the movement to maintain balance.
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Avoid leaning forward; keep your chest lifted and gaze forward.
Secondary Muscles
While Overhead Lunge with Medicine Ball primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Traps, Shoulders . 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 Overhead Lunge with Medicine Ball, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Overhead Lunge with Medicine Ball, 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.
