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This study aims to investigate the effects of squat training combined with virtual reality program on lower extremity muscle activity and balance abilities of healthy university students. The subjects of this study were assigned to either the experimental group or the control group using the drawing lots method to minimize selection bias. The experimental group conducted squat training using a VR fitness program while wearing an oculus rift, whereas the control group performed squat training without VR equipment. Both groups trained for 30 minutes per day, three times a week, for a total of six weeks. Lower extremity muscle activity and balance abilities were assessed before the experiment and after six weeks. Muscle activity was measured using wireless surface electromyography, and balance was measured using BioRescue. As a result of this study, significant differences were observed in both groups regarding lower extremity muscle activity and balance abilities before and after the experiment. The experimental group showed a statistically significant increase in muscle activity compared to the control group after six weeks. Additionally, in terms of balance abilities, the experimental group demonstrated a statistically significant improvement compared to the control group. The results of this study indicate that squat training combined with virtual reality positively affects lower extremity muscle activity and balance abilities compared to the control group. Therefore, in the absence of issues such as 3D motion sickness, squat exercises combined with virtual reality using VR-HMD can be used as an important intervention method in clinical settings to enhance muscle activity and balance abilities.