Wall Ball Squat Opener
Exercise Overview
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 AbductorsGluteus MaximusGluteus MediusGluteus minimusTFL / tensor fascia lataePiriformisSquat Hip ShiftHip OsteoarthritisHip Labral TearTotal Hip ReplacementExternal Snapping Hip SyndromeSacroiliac Joint SyndromeGreater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome / BursitisGlute AmnesiaPseudo SciaticaGluteal TendinopathyITB SyndromeKnocked Knees / Genu Valgum
Related Conditions
Hip HypomobilityFunctional Hip ImpingementGroin Strain
