How Do You Do A Medicine Ball Squat With Front Lateral Raise?
The medicine ball squat with lateral raise is what is known as a compound exercise. This means the exercise works more than one major muscle group at a time. Adding compound exercises to your routine can add more intensity to your workout. They are also useful at times when you need to cut your workout short or cannot get tot he gym. This exercise combines a squat that tones and shapes the buttocks and thighs with a front lateral raise to target the back muscles. Stand up straight with your legs slightly farther than hip-width apart. Point your toes straight ahead. Hold the ball in front of you, with your arms straight down. Bend the knees and reach the hips back, as if you are about to sit in a chair. Squat as low as you can without hurting the knees, but do not drop the hips any lower then you would if you were actually sitting in a chair. Going too low places too much stress on the knees. At the same time, lift the ball to shoulder height. Press into your heels and come back up to a
