Squat Leg Raise
Starting Position
- Put your exercise ball against the wall at
about mid back height.
- Hold 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 away 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.
Action
- Straighten one knee.
- Hold this position.
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
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.
Return
to the top of
the Squat Leg Raise