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Exercise Ball Exercises - Side Squat
| Starting
Position |
- These exercise ball exercises require you to stand
with your exercise ball to your side.
- Place the inside of your foot on the ball.
- Lift your arms so that your shoulders are at 90
degrees.
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| Action |
- Lower yourself down as far as you can go.
- Slowly rise back up.
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Movers |
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| Physio
Tips |
- This exercise requires good hip adductor flexibility.
- Keep your knee directly under your hip and your knee
directly over your second toe.
- Do not allow your knee to sway inward as your drop
into the squat.
- To avoid knee injury, do not allow your knee to pass
beyond your toes.
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| Progression |
- Try this exercise with your eyes closed to challenge
your balance.
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 Repeat
this ball exercise 6 times on each leg.
 Repeat this ball exercise 10
times on each leg.
 Repeat this ball exercise 15
times on each leg.
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