Exercise Profile
- Target Muscle Group
- Exercise TypeStrength
- Equipment RequiredExercise Ball
- MechanicsCompound
- Force TypePush
- Experience LevelBeginner
- Secondary Muscles
Abs, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back
Target Muscle Group
Quads
Exercise Ball Wall Squat Instructions
- Position an exercise ball between the center of your back and a wall.
- Adjust your feet to about shoulder-width apart and a few inches away. This is the starting position.
- Slowly slide your back down the wall, bending your knees until they are at about 90 degrees.
- Stay in the squat position, keeping your thighs parallel to the floor.
- Push through your heels and slowly slide back up to the starting position. This is one rep.
- Perform the desired reps, focusing on form and controlled movement.
Exercise Ball Wall Squat Tips
- To get the full benefit of the squat, descend as low as possible - at least until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
- For extra intensity, pause for a few seconds at the bottom of the movement.
2 Comments
Would you recommend this for a beginner who struggles to do a regular body-weight squat? Is this good to learn proper form for a squat?
Hi Catherine, yes it is a good one for beginners and a great way to learn how to properly squat. Great choice!