How to Do
How to Do Ball Lunges With Medicine Ball
The ball lunges with medicine ball should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the ball lunges with a medicine ball.
Beginning
Beginning Ball Lunges
Stand on one leg in optimal alignment with the knee over the 2nd toe, and place the rear leg on the desired size of ball, maintaining a neutral spine. NOTE The larger the ball, the more flexibility is required.
Movement
Ball Lunges Movement
1. Hold a medicine ball in front of the body.
2. Lower body is as low as can be controlled in neutral spine and in optimal knee alignment over the 2nd toe, the "balance threshold".
3. Push back to the top of the movement focusing on the buttocks.
4. Repeat as desired.
Benefits
Ball Lunges Benefits
A medicine ball is frequently used to develop core strength, which entails strengthening the muscles in your belly and back. Through optimal alignment, this aids in balance, posture, and general wellness.
