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Exercise Demonstrations

Wall Squats with Ball
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Wall Squats with Ball Exercise

Starting Position

Place Swiss ball between your lower back and a wall. Lean against the Swiss ball with your feet firmly planted about 12” in front of you.

Action

INHALE: Slowly lower your body, bending at the hip and knees. Come down a little bit at first to get use to the motion. Once you feel comfortable, slowly lower yourself to a comfortable position. Don’t exceed 90 degrees at the knee.

EXHALE: Straighten legs and return back to the starting position to complete one rep.

Special Instructions

Keep weight on your heels. Don’t let your knees extend over the plane of your toes.

Muscles Worked: Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings