ONE OF MY FAVORITES! OVERHEAD LUNGES This is a variation of the basic lunge exercise that works the entire body and has tremendous benefits for most athletes. By holding weights overhead while performing a lunge, you build upper- and- lower-body strength, increase the power and speed in the legs and improve core strength during movements. The overhead lunge exercise builds lower body strength in the quads, glutes and core, while improving balance and proprioception.This exercise builds power, because it requires that the athlete load the foot, knees, hips and core up through the shoulders, and then quickly and powerfully unload this weight by driving down in to the ground to return to the start position. As a stability exercise, this movement isolates the quads and hamstrings with the lunge motion. Adding the overhead weight causes the stabilizers in the shoulders, including the upper and lower trapezius, to engage as well as force the core muscles to lengthen and contract even more fully. Its also a great way to challenge your balance and engage muscles that are used while focusing on one leg at a time, such as running, cross country skiing and even cycling HOW TO Stand with the feet together and press a weight plate over head (or other weighted object). Step one foot forward into a deep lunge position, with the weight kept overhead. The torso should remain upright. Drive the foremost foot into the ground and return to the starting position. #fitfam #exercises #NoExcuses #nogym #workout #traveleorkout #hotelworkout #janNEWary ##NoExcuses #nogym #workout #traveleorkout #hotelworkout #janNEWary #instagood #photooftheday #girl #igdaily #follow #fun #love #motivation #play #selfies #train #inspiration #fitness #fitchicks #yogagirl #movement #beastmode #miami #lean #homeworkouts_4u
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