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Exercise Ball Overhead Lunge (alternating)

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Exercise Ball Overhead Lunge (alternating) Overview

The exercise ball overhead lunge is a workout that primarily targets the quads and glutes.

It involves holding an exercise ball overhead while performing alternating lunges to engage the lower body.

The exercise ball adds an element of instability, challenging the core and improving balance and coordination.

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Exercise Ball Overhead Lunge (alternating) Instructions

  1. Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, holding an exercise ball directly overhead with both hands.
  2. Engage your core and take a step forward with your right foot, lowering your body into a lunge position.
  3. Bend your right knee to approximately a 90-degree angle, keeping your left leg straight behind you.
  4. As you lunge, lower the exercise ball towards the floor, maintaining control and stability.
  5. Push through your right heel to return to the starting position, raising the exercise ball back overhead.
  6. Repeat the lunge on the opposite side, stepping forward with your left foot and bending your left knee.

Exercise Ball Overhead Lunge (alternating) Tips

  1. Start by standing tall with the exercise ball held overhead, arms fully extended.
  2. Take a step forward with your right foot, lowering into a lunge position.
  3. Ensure your front knee is directly above your ankle, forming a 90-degree angle.
  4. Engage your quads and glutes as you push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat the lunge on the opposite side, stepping forward with your left foot.
  6. Continue alternating legs, maintaining proper form and engaging your quads and glutes throughout the exercise.

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