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Ball squat

Ball squats are a great way to teach individuals how to squat properly. The goal is to have them eventually progress to squats without the stability ball. [ID: ball_squat]

Instructions

First time: Do 10 reps

Steps:

1. With your legs shoulder-width apart, place the BIG ball in the small of your back and lean against the wall
2. Lower your body toward the floor in a squat position as you lean back into the ball...lean more to make the squat a little easier and to take pressure off your knees
3. Straighten your legs, keeping your weight over your heels to return to standing position

This is a great way to safely learn how to do body squats or squats with weights.

Little help

Video: ball squat demo, www.youtube.com/shorts/o2WwUZ0alrU

Article: "How to Do Wall Squats with an Exercise Ball", ball squat link

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