How to Do
How to Do Medicine Ball Lateral Step Reach Overhead
The medicine ball lateral step reach overhead should begin with a 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 medicine ball lateral step reach overhead.
Beginning
Beginning Medicine Ball Lateral Step Reach
Stand tall and prepare to step sideways holding the medicine ball in your hands.
Movement
Medicine Ball Lateral Step Reach Movement
1. Step sideways, reaching the medicine ball towards the knee.
2. Allow the trunk to flex & rotate to the side.
3. Return to the start position and then alternate sides.
4. Try to prevent "anchoring" the foot from lifting or sliding.
Benefits
Medicine Ball Lateral Step Reach Benefits
Strengthens and powers the lower body, especially the glutes and quads.
Strengthens and stabilizes the single leg.
Exercise Aliases
Si Joint Exercises, Exercises to Strengthen Si Joint, Si Joint Mobility Exercises, Exercises With Medicine Ball, Medicine Ball Workouts.
