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Stability Ball Leg Curl

An exercise for the hamstrings.

  • Legs
  • Other

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Muscles worked

MainHamstrings
AlsoGluteus maximus

Setup

A stability ball; single-leg version for more.

How to do it well

  • Heels on the ball, hips lifted
  • Curl the ball toward the glutes
  • Roll it back out slowly

Common mistakes

  • Dropping the hips
  • Rushing

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.