Legs·Exercise Ball·Isolation
Ball Leg Curl
Hamstrings · Exercise Ball
Beginner
Body Part
Legs
Equipment
Exercise Ball
Level
Beginner
Type
Isolation
Force
Pull
The Ball Leg Curl is a beginner exercise ball exercise that primarily targets the Hamstrings.
Muscles Worked
Hamstrings primaryCalves secondaryGlutes secondary
How to Do the Ball Leg Curl
- 1Begin on the floor laying on your back with your feet on top of the ball.
- 2Position the ball so that when your legs are extended your ankles are on top of the ball. This will be your starting position.
- 3Raise your hips off of the ground, keeping your weight on the shoulder blades and your feet.
- 4Flex the knees, pulling the ball as close to you as you can, contracting the hamstrings.
- 5After a brief pause, return to the starting position.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.