No one likes leg workouts. But if you’re going to do them, you might as well get the most out of it. Enough with the leg extension and leg curl machines! Those are bad for your knees and don’t do nearly as much for your legs as Balance Ball Squats do! Balance Ball Squats work every part of your legs, including your calves.
When you squat, whether it’s with or without weights, you work your entire lower body and your core. Doing squats on a balance ball exponentially amplifies the results! This is because all of the smaller muscles around your legs, ankles, calves and core have to work that much harder to keep you balanced. This is a great exercise you should definitely put in your leg routine. Start with three sets of no weights for a few weeks then work your way up to holding dumbbells while you do it. Here’s how it’s done.
1 – Stand on an upside down balance ball as shown in the picture above.
2 – For the first few times, extend your arms in front of you to keep your balance until you get used to it.
3 – Slowly squat down until your knees are at 90 degree angles.
4 – Slowly stand back up.
Beware, your first few times you will shake like crazy at the bottom of the squat because all of your smaller supporting muscles aren’t used to being worked out. You’ll love the way you feel the next day and you will love the results!
Good luck! Until tomorrow, spend Everyday Living Fit!
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