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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.
Stability Ball, Body Weight
2/5 • Beginner
Quads
Abs, Hamstrings
7
No
No
No
Small
Low
Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis
Glute Max
Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis
10-15 reps
60-90 seconds • Use longer rest for strength focus, or shorter for endurance.
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.
Inhale as you descend into the squat; exhale forcefully as you drive up, maintaining abdominal bracing throughout the movement.
2-1-1
Lower the hips until the thighs are parallel to the floor (90 degrees of knee flexion). Keep the feet flat and torso upright.
Not recommended. The stability ball acts as a support device.
Exercise Ball Wall Squat, Wall Squat with Ball, Swiss Ball Squat
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Stability Ball, Body Weight
Quads
Stability Ball, Body Weight
Glutes
Stability Ball, Body Weight
Glutes
Stability Ball, Body Weight
Glutes
Stability Ball, Body Weight
Glutes
Stability Ball, Body Weight
Glutes
Stability Ball, Body Weight
Abs
Stability Ball, Body Weight
Chest
Stability Ball, Body Weight
Lower Back
Stability Ball, Body Weight
Abs
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