Ball Leg Curl
Main muscle: Hamstrings
Other muscles: Glutes, Calves
Equipment: exercise ball
Mechanics type: isolation
Fitness level: beginner
Category: Increase strength
- Begin on the floor laying on your back with your feet on top of the ball.
- Position the ball so that when your legs are extended your ankles are on top of the ball. This will be your starting position.
- Raise your hips off of the ground, keeping your weight on the shoulder blades and your feet.
- Flex the knees, pulling the ball as close to you as you can, contracting the hamstrings.
- After a brief pause, return to the starting position.
Source: bodybuilding.com
