Exercise Ball Leg Curl
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Exercise Ball Leg Curl targets the hamstrings by using an exercise ball to create instability, promoting additional core engagement. This exercise helps improve hamstring strength and knee stability, as well as enhancing overall lower body coordination.
How to do it
- Lie on your back with legs extended and heels on an exercise ball.
- Lift your hips off the ground to form a straight line from shoulders to feet.
- Curl the ball towards your hips by bending your knees, keeping hips elevated.
- Extend your legs back to the starting position and repeat.
Muscles worked
Primary Hamstrings
Secondary Gastrocnemius Gluteus Maximus