Exercise

Ball Leg Curl

Also known as: stability ball hamstring curl, swiss ball curl, ball hamstring curl

Ball Leg Curl is a isolation exercise for the hamstrings. Main target: biceps femoris. Also works: semitendinosus & semimembranosus, medial gastrocnemius and gluteus maximus. Equipment: exercise ball.

EquipmentExercise ball

TypeIsolation

MovementPull

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Biceps femoris

Secondary

Semitendinosus & semimembranosus Medial gastrocnemius Gluteus maximus

How to do it

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.