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Stability Ball Wall Squat

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A supported squat using a stability ball between the back and a wall, targeting the quads and glutes to improve knee stability and foundational lower body strength.

About Exercise

Equipment

Stability Ball, Body Weight

Difficulty

2/5 • Beginner

Primary Muscle Groups

Quads

Secondary Muscles

Abs, Hamstrings

Popularity Score

7

Goals

Strength
Stability
Hypertrophy

Training Style

Functional Training
Bodybuilding

Setup Requirements

Requires Rack

No

Requires Bench

No

Requires Spotter

No

Space Needed

Small

Noise Level

Low

Muscle Breakdown

Quads

9/10

Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis

Glutes

6/10

Glute Max

Abs

5/10

Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis

Hamstrings

3/10
Programming

Typical Rep Range

10-15 reps

Rest Between Sets

60-90 seconds • Use longer rest for strength focus, or shorter for endurance.

How to Perform

Stand against a wall with a stability ball placed at your lower back/sacrum level. Position feet shoulder-width apart, slightly ahead of the hips, with the core engaged.

  1. Slowly bend your knees and hips, allowing the ball to roll up your back as you descend.
  2. Maintain contact with the ball and wall throughout the descent.
  3. Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the floor or knees are at 90 degrees.
  4. Drive through your heels and push back up to the starting standing position.

Coaching Tips

Form Cues

  • Press into the ball.
  • Knees track over toes.
  • Chest stays tall.
  • Brace your core.

Breathing

Inhale as you descend into the squat; exhale forcefully as you drive up, maintaining abdominal bracing throughout the movement.

Tempo

2-1-1

Range of Motion

Lower the hips until the thighs are parallel to the floor (90 degrees of knee flexion). Keep the feet flat and torso upright.

Safety

Safety Notes

  • Stop immediately if sharp knee pain occurs.
  • Ensure the ball is properly inflated and stable before use.

Spotting

Not recommended. The stability ball acts as a support device.

Common Mistakes

  • Allowing knees to cave inward.
  • Squatting too shallowly.
  • Letting the ball slip out of position.

When to Avoid

  • Severe acute knee pain.
  • Patellar tracking issues (modify range).

Flexibility Needed

  • Basic ankle dorsiflexion mobility.

Build Up First

  • Ability to perform a basic bodyweight squat.

Also known as

Exercise Ball Wall Squat, Wall Squat with Ball, Swiss Ball Squat

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