Knees cave inward
Adductors and TFL dominate even with the ball support.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗Squat · Lower Body
Stability Ball Wall Squat
Coaching cues
- Ball between the lower back and a wall; feet out in front; squat to 90 degrees
- Ball rolls up the wall as you lower; keep constant pressure into the ball
- Hold at the bottom for 30 to 60 seconds or perform reps
- Great progression from a wall squat for clients rehabbing knee issues
Common faults 2
Ball too high — not enough spinal support at the bottom
Ball position should support the mid to lower back throughout the full squat.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗