How to Do
How to Do Bosu Side Lunges
The bosu side lunges should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the bosu side lunges.
Beginning
Beginning Bosu Side Lunges
Prepare for this motion by keeping a lengthened position in the body.
Movement
Bosu Side Lunges Movement
1. This movement involves a side-step lunge onto a Bosu ball.
2. Start a stride length away from the Bosu ball with the Bosu ball to one side.
3. Perform a side step lunge as shown.
4. Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of reps.
5. Ensure that you do NOT lunge the knee towards your body, collapse the trunk, excessive flexion or round position in the upper back. These may all be signs that the exercise is too advanced.
Benefits
Bosu Side Lunges Benefits
The bosu ball side lunge is a fitness ball, calisthenics, and pilates exercise that primarily targets the quads, as well as the hamstrings, hip flexors, and glutes to a lesser extent.