Lateral lunge on Airex cushion with ball throw
Lateral lunge on Airex cushion with ball throw, 3 sets, 8 throws per side
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How to do the exercise
Sets: 3
Repetitions: 8 throws per side
Description: Place an Airex cushion on the floor and stand in a lateral lunge position on it, with the knee bent and stable. Throw a ball towards a partner or against a wall while maintaining balance on the cushion. Ensure the shoulder remains aligned, the scapula stabilized, and control the arm movement without shrugging the shoulder.
Tips: Keep the torso upright and contract the muscles around the knee to ensure stability. Control the arm movement by maintaining the alignment of the elbow and wrist. Breathe regularly and avoid leaning forward.
Progression: Gradually increase the throwing speed or the duration of holding the lunge on the cushion as the exercise becomes easier.
At a glance
- Goal
- Motor control
- Level
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Airex cushion, ball
- Starting position
- Standing in a lateral lunge on an Airex cushion
- Clinical goal
- Improve motor control and stability of the knee
- Also known as
- lateral lunge on Airex with ball, knee proprioception exercise, ball throw lateral lunge
