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Fit Ball Squat

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Difficulty

Medium

Equipment Needed

Fit Ball

Starting Position

Find the correct size Fit Ball. Place the ball against a wall and then the small of your back against the ball.

Procedure

  1. Bring your feet out in front of your body, two to three feet.
  2. Lower your body until the thighs are parallel with the floor.
  3. Push upward through the heels of your feet, your quads, and hips until you reach the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the suggested number of repetitions.

Coaching Keys

  • When squatting down, make sure that your knees do not travel too far over your feet. If this is the case, move your feet forward.
  • Push through the heels of your feet on the upward portion of the movement.

You Should Feel it...

In your quads and hips.

Exercise Purpose

Improves overall lower body strength. This helps increase skiing stability and the ability to hold an edge.

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