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Medicine Ball Overhead Lunge

Lunge deep while pressing a med ball locked overhead.

Medicine Ball Overhead Lunge exercise demonstration
QuadsSecondary: GlutesMedicine Ball

How to do it

  1. Press the medicine ball straight overhead with arms extended.
  2. Step forward into a lunge until your back knee nears the floor.
  3. Drive through your front heel back to standing.
  4. Keep the ball locked overhead and alternate legs each rep.

The one cue that matters

Keep the ball directly over your shoulders, don't let it drift forward.

Muscles worked

The Medicine Ball Overhead 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 Overhead Lunge work?

The Medicine Ball Overhead 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 Overhead 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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