Single Leg Side Squat
using an Exercise Ball
Starting
Position
Action
- Lower yourself down as far as you can go while
still maintaining control.
- Slowly rise back up.
Prime
Movers
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.
Progression
- Try this exercise with your eyes closed to
challenge your balance.
- Try it with your supporting leg on a cushion,
folded towel, or
BOSU.
This
is another ball exercise in standing that assists balance,
proprioception, and strengthening of the hip abductors in the weight
bearing leg. Weakness in the hip abductors has been correlated to
recurring
back pain.
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.
Return to the
top of the Single Legged Side Squat
