Exercise Comparison
Balance Board vs Knee Circles
Balance Board
beginner·Other·compound
Knee Circles
beginner·Bodyweight·compound
Side-by-Side
Balance Board
VS
Knee Circles
beginner
Level
beginner
Other
Equipment
Bodyweight
compound
Mechanic
compound
N/A
Force
pull
Strength
Category
Stretching
calves
Primary
calves
hamstringsquadriceps
Secondary
hamstringsquadriceps
Muscle Analysis
Shared
calveshamstringsquadriceps
Instructions
Balance Board
1
Place a balance board in front of you.
2
Stand up on it and try to balance yourself.
3
Hold the balance for as long as desired.
Knee Circles
1
Stand with your legs together and hands by your waist.
2
Now move your knees in a circular motion as you breathe normally.
3
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the calves. Balance Board is a beginner exercise using other, while Knee Circles is beginner and uses bodyweight. Choose Balance Board if you have access to other, or Knee Circles if you prefer bodyweight.