Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the BOSU Ball Balance Counterbalanced Skater Squat.
An advanced single-leg squat performed on the dome side of a BOSU ball, with arms extended forward as a counterbalance. The unstable surface maximises proprioceptive demand on the ankle, knee, and hip stabilisers while the skater squat pattern targets the quadriceps and glutes.
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The BOSU Ball Balance Counterbalanced Skater Squat is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.