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It's like anything it will be context dependent. There may be a sports specific case with something like the woman in the video.

Agree with Jason, there can be good carry over with older clients with just using the ball for balance, I wouldn't normally get people trying to squat on it.

For average younger gym rats, it tends to be used as a novelty. Something they've picked up from Instagram or YouTube or reddit but it's unclear it's really doing anything for them.

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I think there is a place for this type of training. As you mentioned, it really comes down to where the client is and what their immediate goals are. Ultimately, getting stronger checks a lot of boxes and flat, sturdy surfaces do better with that.

In my experience, the older population is the most receptive to the unstable surface training. Especially if balance and fall risk reduction is an area of concern. I have seen some make great progress with it as well!

Great article.

Cheers,

Jason

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