Hamstrings · Stability Ball

Stability Ball Leg Curl

Heels on the ball, curl it in for sneaky-hard hamstrings.

Stability Ball Leg Curl exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Lie on your back with your heels on top of a stability ball.
  2. Lift your hips so your body forms a straight line.
  3. Bend your knees and roll the ball toward your glutes with your heels.
  4. Slowly extend your legs to roll it back out, hips up the whole time.

The one cue that matters

Keep your hips lifted as you curl, don't let them drop when the ball comes in.

Muscles worked

The Stability Ball Leg Curl isolates the Hamstrings — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted hamstrings volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Stability Ball Leg Curl work?

The Stability Ball Leg Curl primarily works the Hamstrings.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

How many sets and reps of Stability Ball Leg Curl?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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