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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

Exercise videos

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