Lateral Lunge to Overhead Press - Dumbbell
January 15, 2009
Starting Position
- Standing holding dumbbells on shoulders with elbows up
Procedure
- Step to the side and lower hips to the floor by squatting back and down with the lead leg and keeping the back leg straight
- Return to the starting position by pushing up with the lead leg and then pressing dumbbells overhead
- Alternate legs and repeat for prescribed number of repetitions
Coaching Keys
- Do not let the lead knee slide forward over the toes
- Keep chest up and back flat
- Keep shoulder blades back and stomach tight when pressing overhead
You Should Feel It
- Working the shoulders, glutes, hamstrings, and quads and stretching the groin of the straight leg
Tags:
Strength, Glutes, Upper Body Push, Hamstrings, Stability, Quadriceps, Lateral Movement, Shoulder, Dumbbells
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