Wall Ball Squat Opener
WALL BALL SQUAT OPENER
The wall ball squat opener is an isometric strengthening exercise for the hip abductors. Place a Swiss Ball against the wall and anchor it in place with the outer aspect of the knee. Squat down into a mid squat position, this position is known as the athletic position. Press your knee into the Swiss Ball with maximal effort and hold for up to 10-30 seconds. Be sure to slowly ramp down your contraction and rest for 5 seconds before completing another repetition.
Muscles Involved:
Hip Abductors
Gluteus Maximus
Gluteus Medius
Gluteus minimus
TFL / tensor fascia latae
Piriformis
Related Conditions:
Squat Hip Shift
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Labral Tear
Total Hip Replacement
External Snapping Hip Syndrome
Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome / Bursitis
Glute Amnesia
Pseudo Sciatica
Gluteal Tendinopathy
ITB Syndrome
Knocked Knees / Genu Valgum