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Lunge with Medicine Ball

Lunge with medicine ball, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per leg

Illustration of the Lunge with Medicine Ball exercise

Listen to the instructions

How to do the exercise

Sets: 3

Repetitions: 8 per leg

Description: Hold a medicine ball in front of you with both hands. Take a large step forward with one leg, bending the knee to descend into a lunge position, then return to the starting position in a controlled manner.

Tips: Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the movement. Ensure that the front knee does not extend beyond the toes to protect the joint.

Progression: Increase the weight of the medicine ball or the number of repetitions as the exercise becomes easier.

At a glance

Goal
Strengthening
Level
Intermediate
Equipment
medicine ball
Starting position
Standing, medicine ball held in front of the body
Clinical goal
Muscle strengthening of the knee
Also known as
fente avec médecine ball, lunge avec ballon médicinal, plongeon avec ballon

Precautions

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This information is educational and does not replace advice from a healthcare professional. Ask your physiotherapist or doctor before starting, especially if you have pain, a recent injury or have had surgery.