SPRI Soft Mini Xerball Exercise Instructions

Squat / Reach

Start: Stand and
balance on one
foot, point toes
straight ahead
with knee of
exercising leg
slightly bent.
Place ball in
hand of opposite
side arm, bend
non-exercising
leg and lift foot
off floor.
Finish: Slowly
bend knee of
exercising leg,
straighten arm and reach ball down and forward in
front of foot while bending forward at the waist. Keep
knee over foot, back straight, and abdominal muscles
tight. Hold 1-2 seconds and return to start position.

Leg Curl / Lift

Start:
Stand and
balance on
one foot,
point toes
straight
ahead with
knee slightly
bent. Place
ball behind
knee of
opposite
leg, bend
leg and
lift foot off
floor.
Finish: Slowly lift bent leg up and backward behind
body while squeezing ball between back of upper
and lower leg. Keep knee over foot of straight leg with
head, shoulders and hips aligned. Hold 1-2 seconds
and return to start position.
Exercise Instructions
• Perform 5-10 minutes of rhythmic movement warm-up
activities before each exercise session.
• Focus on form and practice each selected exercise 5 times
before performing the exercise with the Mini Xerball
• Complete 1-3 sets of 8-12 repetitions of each exercise
selected.
• Perform an equal number of strengthening exercises with
each side of the body to avoid the development of muscle
imbalances.
• If unable to complete (8) exercise repetitions through a full
range of motion, increase rest time between exercise sets
or select a Mini Xerball ® that provides less resistance.
-OR-
• If unable to achieve moderate to maximal muscular
fatigue following the completion of (12) exercise
repetitions through a full range of motion, decrease rest
time between exercise sets or select a Mini Xerball
provides more resistance.
• Perform select exercises a minimum of 3 times weekly for
optimal results.
• Allow 24-48 hours of rest between select body region
exercises.
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result from the improper use of this product. Be sure to consult your
health professional before beginning these exercises or any type of
exercise program.
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Soft Mini
Xerball
Developed by Greg Niederlander, M.S.
IMPORTANT!
Please read the instructions below before using the Soft
Mini Xerball
®
that
• Always perform general warm-up activities
prior to performing Mini Xerball
• Perform only the exercises as shown on this sheet or
other SPRI
• Mimic all exercises without the Mini Xerball
proficiency is achieved with each movement.
• Perform exercises in a slow
and controlled manner.
• Keep abdominal muscles
tight while performing
exercises.
• Avoid straining or holding
breath while performing
exercises.
• Discontinue any exercise
that is uncomfortable or
causes pain.
• Consult your physician
before beginning any type
of exercise program.
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