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tandem stance sideways ball toss against wall - beginner Lower Body exercise

Lower Body
beginner

tandem stance sideways ball toss against wall

stand in tandem position, rotate sideways to toss ball against wall, catch while maintaining balance

Starting position: standing
Joints: hip, knee, head, thoracic spine
Muscles: gluteus medius, quadriceps, hip abductors, erector spinae, transverse abdominis
Equipment: ball, wall
Goal: balance, coordination, stability, proprioception
Type: active, resisted

How it is done

Stand in tandem position. Hold a ball and rotate sideways to toss the ball against the wall. Catch the ball while maintaining balance and repeat.

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