Ball Squat

5/8/2006 12:00:00 AM | General

Muscles Used	Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedialis, Vastus Medialis, Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, Erector Spinae
Movement Classification	Push
Modality Choices	Dumbbell, Plates
Starting Position	Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Lower hips until a 90 degree angle is reached. Keep the back flat, head up, and feet flat on the floor.
Description	Stand up-right by straightening the legs and torso. Pause momentarily and then recover to the standing position.
Spotting	Once the individual can not continue with the weight, drop it. Assistance may be given by lifting up the individuals shoulders.
Points To Emphasize	1. Do not lift your hips too quickly, move the whole body together 2. Do not snap or lock your knees when standing 3. Keep your shoulder blades together, this will help keep the back flat.