Procaryote
Knee · Strengthening

Single-leg squat with ball feedback

Single-leg squat with ball feedback, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per leg

Illustration of the Single-leg squat with ball feedback exercise

Listen to the instructions

How to do the exercise

Sets: 3

Repetitions: 8 per leg

Description: Stand on one leg with the knee slightly bent and the pelvis held horizontally. Slowly descend into a squat by pushing the pelvis backward, keeping the knee aligned with the foot and avoiding inward collapse of the knee. Rise back up while controlling the movement by pushing through the support foot.

Tips: Slightly lean the trunk forward to maintain balance, and ensure the knee does not pass beyond the toes. Use a ball against a wall for visual feedback and better movement control.

Progression: Gradually increase the number of repetitions or add a slight load as the movement becomes easier.

At a glance

Goal
Strengthening
Level
Intermediate
Equipment
ball
Starting position
Standing on one leg, knee slightly bent, pelvis horizontal
Clinical goal
Strengthen the muscles around the knee and improve motor control
Also known as
single-leg squat, ball feedback squat, unilateral knee strengthening

Precautions

Avoid this exercise, or check with your physiotherapist first, if you have:

Are you a physiotherapist?

Add this exercise to a personalised program in Physia: the AI builds the program in 30 seconds from the condition, then you send it to your patient by link, QR code or email.

Create a program for free Discover the software

Patient? Ask your physio to send your program to the free Physia Move app. Open Physia Move

Similar exercises — Knee

Single-leg squat with holdSingle-leg squat with hold, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per leg, hold 2 seconds at the bottom Single-leg squat with knee stabilizationSingle-leg squat with knee stabilization, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per leg, tempo 2-1-2 Single-leg squat with knee valgus controlSingle-leg squat with knee valgus control, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per leg Single-leg squat with weightSingle-leg squat with weight, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per leg, moderate load Sissi squatSissi squat, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, tempo 3-1-2 Sliding Lateral Lunges with TowelSliding lateral lunges, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per side, with a towel under the foot Slipped Eccentric Knee Extension with BallSlipped eccentric knee extension with ball, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Slow Therapeutic SquatTherapeutic squat, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, slow 3-second descent

See all knee exercises →

This information is educational and does not replace advice from a healthcare professional. Ask your physiotherapist or doctor before starting, especially if you have pain, a recent injury or have had surgery.