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Medicine Ball Side Lunge

Step wide and own the lateral plane.

Medicine Ball Side Lunge exercise demonstration
QuadsSecondary: GlutesMedicine Ball

How to do it

  1. Hold a medicine ball at your chest, standing with feet together.
  2. Take a big step out to the side and bend that knee, sitting your hips back.
  3. Keep the other leg straight and both feet flat.
  4. Push through the bent leg's heel to return to center, then switch sides.

The one cue that matters

Sit into the hip of the bent leg. Keep your trailing leg straight and toes forward.

Muscles worked

The Medicine Ball Side 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 Side Lunge work?

The Medicine Ball Side 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 Side 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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