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Medicine Ball Lunge

Hug the ball, step out, build single-leg strength.

Medicine Ball Lunge exercise demonstration
QuadsSecondary: GlutesMedicine Ball

How to do it

  1. Hold a medicine ball at your chest with both hands, standing tall.
  2. Step forward into a long stride and lower until both knees hit about 90 degrees.
  3. Keep your chest up and core braced around the ball.
  4. Push through your front heel to return to standing, then switch legs.

The one cue that matters

Keep the ball glued to your chest. Letting it drift forward pulls you off balance.

Muscles worked

The Medicine Ball Lunge is a Quads-first movement, with Glutes working as the supporting cast. Track it consistently and you'll see exactly how it feeds your quads volume for the week.

FAQ

What muscles does the Medicine Ball Lunge work?

The Medicine Ball Lunge primarily works the Quads with Glutes assisting.

How heavy should I go?

Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.

How many sets and reps of Medicine Ball Lunge?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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