Single Leg Squat
with the Exercise Ball
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.
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.
Prime Movers
- Quadriceps, glutes, hips, and trunk.
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.
Progression
Repeat this ball exercise 10
times.
Repeat this ball exercise 20
times.
Repeat this ball exercise 30
times.
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