Ball Wall Squats

Physioball wall squat place physioball between lower back and wall begin in stance slightly wider than shoulder width lower with control until tops of thighs are parallel to the floor.

Ball wall squats.

The wall squat strengthens your lower body targeting the quadriceps muscles one of the largest muscles in your body the glutes and hamstrings. Also known as a wall ball squat this move requires the powerful. Next we can add wall squats with an exercise ball. Using the stability ball allows you to develop balance and good posture.

The wall ball exercise is a compound high intensity move that requires maximum effort from a large number of muscles in your body. The squat has been a gym and weight room staple for decades. Your feet should be two feet apart. Place the exercise ball behind your waist with and slightly lean into the wall.

To make sure you re using the right size ball for you sit on the ball and make sure your knees and hips are at a 90 degree. Your quads should be parallel to the ground. Stability ball wall squats. Keep your back straight as you squat downward.

When you re working with the ball notice where your body is in relation to the. By placing an exercise ball between you and a wall a standard squat position becomes a wall squat. Squats can be performed with two feet apart and toes forward or toes at a 45 degree angle. View all exercises.

Melissa copp shows us how and why a stability ball can be a great tool for people just beginning. To determine the best size sit on different diameter balls and find the one that gives you a 90 degree angle in your legs. Choose a ball that is the proper diameter for your height. The stability ball can make wall squats more challenging with the added benefit of helping you maintain proper form.