Essential Exercises

Stability Ball Wall Squat

Strengthens core, hamstrings and glutes

Stand facing away from a wall with feet shoulder-width apart, and position a medium-size stability ball between lower back and wall. Shift weight onto heels, and press back into ball, contracting core muscles. Bend knees until thighs are parallel to floor as you lower body toward floor, rolling ball down the wall. Press against ball, and slowly move back to start position. Perform 10 to 12 squats.

See also:  Squats; Body Weight Squats; Non-Lockout Squat; Plie Squat with Upright Row; Jump Squat