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Exercise Ball Exercises - Squat Leg Raise
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Position |
- These exercise ball exercises require you to place
the exercise ball against the wall at mid back height.
- Stabilize the ball between your back and the wall.
- Place your hand on your thighs, at your sides or
cross your arms over your chest.
- Take a step out from the wall.
- Place your feet hip width apart and maintain a
neutral spine.
- While keeping your trunk stable and your chest up,
slowly lower yourself down until your thighs are horizontal.
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| Action |
- Straighten one knee.
- Hold this position.
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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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 Hold this position for 5
seconds and repeat 5 times.
 Hold this position for 10
seconds and repeat 5 times.
 Hold this position for 30
seconds and repeat 3 times.
| Beginner |
Intermediate |
Expert |
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