Exercise Ball Leg Curl

Category

Legs

Difficulty

Intermediate

Equipment

Exercise Ball

Primary muscles

Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Mideus

Secondary muscles

Gastrocnemius, Soleus

How to do it

1. Lie on your back with your arms at your sides, palms facing down. Place your heels and calves on top of an exercise ball.
2. Engage your core and lift your hips off the floor, forming a straight line from your shoulders to your heels. This is your starting position.
3. Bend your knees and roll the ball towards your glutes by pulling your heels in. Keep your hips elevated and maintain the straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
4. Slowly extend your legs, rolling the ball back to the starting position while keeping your hips lifted. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Form tips

• Use a properly inflated exercise ball to provide stability and ease of movement.
• Move slowly and with control to maximize muscle engagement and prevent injury.
• Focus on steady breathing, exhaling as you curl the ball in and inhaling as you extend your legs.