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BOSU Balance Trainer Exercises

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Updated September 10, 2009

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Jumping Lunges on the BOSU Balance Trainer
BOSU Jumping Lunge Paige Waehner
The BOSU Balance Trainer is an excellent tool for building power, strength and endurance. These jumping lunges are a perfect example. An advanced exercise, jumping lunges will get your heart rate up while challenging all the muscles in the lower body. Take care with this move and start with a basic lunge before adding a jump. You'll need to work hard to stabilize the foot on the BOSU Balance Trainer.
  1. Place the right foot on the center of the dome and lower into a lunge, keeping the front knee behind the toe.
  2. As you press up, jump up and switch your legs in the air, landing with the left foot on the dome, right foot back.
  3. Lower into a lunge and then explosively jump up, again switching the legs in the air.
  4. Continue jumping and switching legs for 30-60 seconds.
  5. Add this move to your regular cardio routine or in a circuit to add intensity and kick up your heart rate.

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