You do front lunges multiple times a day — when you walk, run, play sports and get up from the floor. The front lunge with a twist is a weight-bearing exercise that strengthens muscles in the abdomen, hips, buttocks and thighs. Because it combines more than one exercise, it challenges multiple joints and muscles at the same time, improving neuromuscular control and functional strength. Adding a medicine ball increases the load, making the movement more challenging.

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