Exercise Ball Leg Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Stability ball
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Hamstrings
- Secondary Muscles
- Sartorius, Gastrocnemius, Soleus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
How to: Exercise Ball Leg Curl
- Lie on your back with your feet resting on top of the stability ball.
- Bend your knees and roll the ball towards you, lifting your hips off the ground as you do.
- Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly roll the ball back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the hips to lift off the ground.
- Using jerky movements.
- Not fully extending the legs.
Modifications
- Perform without the stability ball for a lower intensity.
- Use both legs together instead of one leg for additional support.
Tips
- Keep your hips stable on the ground.
- Engage your core to maintain balance.
- Control the movement to avoid using momentum.
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Tags
hamstrings
thighs
strength
stability ball
core stability
lower body