How to do a Balance Trainer Alternating Lunge Jumps
Reviewed by Jim Parker, CPT, B.A. Kinesiology
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- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Quads Strength
- 68 mSCORE 115th
- Equipment Required
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Instructions for Proper Form
A plyometric, lower body exercise that utilizes a balance trainer to increase the difficulty of traditional lunge jumps. This variation improves power, stability, and endurance, making it ideal for athletes or those seeking an intense workout.
- Standing behind the Balance Trainer, place one foot on top of the dome and bend both knees to a comfortable depth lunge.
- Jump vertically, switching leg positions in the air, and land with the opposite foot on top of the dome.
- Alternate legs with each lunge jump while maintaining equal range of motion on both sides.
- Focus on upright spinal posture and a braced core throughout the exercise.
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Alternatives & Variations to Balance Trainer Alternating Lunge Jumps
1. Balance Trainer Alternating Lunge
52.6 mSCORESWAPPED 81 TIMESA dynamic lower body exercise that uses a BOSU balance trainer to enhance the difficulty of standard lunges. This variation improves balance, coordination, and leg strength, making it more challenging and effective.
- Intermediate
- Quads
- BOSU® Balance Trainer
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3. Dumbbell Lunge
97.6 mSCORESWAPPED 30 TIMESDumbbell Lunge is a variation on the more standard Lunge. Similar to other Lunge variations, Dumbbell Lunge is a compound exercise that primarily targets the quads. The exercise itself is the same as a standard lunge except for the added weight from holding dumbbells in each hand. This is a great variation for anyone looking to make their lunges a bit more challenging without adding more complexity to the movement.
4. Leg Extension
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5. Balance Trainer Squat
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6. Lunge
90.8 mSCORESWAPPED 22 TIMESLunges are one of the most common lower body exercises out there. It’s a compound exercise that primarily targets your quads. In order to return to a standing position with this exercise you need to engage your quads in order to push yourself back up. This further emphasizes your quadriceps compared to other Lunge variations, however this also places more tension on your knee. By stepping forward with a single leg taking most of the load, you can more easily identify, and address any discrepancies in mobility or strength between sides.
7. Dumbbell Goblet Squat
87.9 mSCORESWAPPED 20 TIMESDumbbell Goblet Squat is a variation on the more standard Front Squat. Like other squat variations, this compound exercise primarily targets the quadriceps. Goblet squats are beneficial because they require less upper body mobility in order to keep the weight in the proper position compared to using a barbell.
8. Dumbbell Sumo Squat
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9. Balance Trainer Curtsy Lunge
57.5 mSCORESWAPPED 15 TIMESA unilateral lower body exercise that targets the glutes, quads, and hamstrings, with an emphasis on balance and coordination. Performing this on a BOSU balance trainer increases the stability challenge, enhancing muscle engagement and proprioception.
- Intermediate
- Quads
- BOSU® Balance Trainer
10. Jump Squat
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- Intermediate
- Quads