Starting Position |
- Place the exercise ball against the wall at mid back height.
- Stabilize the ball between your back and the wall.
- Cross your arms over your chest.
- Take a step out from the wall.
- Place your feet hip width apart and maintain a neutral spine.
- Straighten one knee.
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Action |
- While keeping your trunk stable and your chest up, slowly lower yourself down and back up.
- When moving back up don't allow your knees to fully straighten or hyperextend.
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Prime Movers |
- Quadriceps, glutes, hips, and trunk.
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Physio Tips |
- Don't allow your hips to sag or your back to arch
- To avoid knee injury be sure that your knees do not move beyond the tip of your toes.
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Progression |
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