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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Hamstrings

Equipment Required

Exercise Ball

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Pull

Secondary Muscles

Glutes, Abs

Exercise Description

The exercise ball hamstring curl builds strong hamstrings while working your core stability. It's perfect for runners and athletes who need powerful leg muscles.

How To

1. Lie on your back with your heels on top of the exercise ball, arms by your sides for balance. 2. Lift your hips up into a bridge position, keeping your body straight from knees to shoulders. 3. Slowly pull the exercise ball toward your glutes by bending your knees and curling your heels. 4. Hold for a second at the top, feeling the squeeze in your hamstrings. 5. Slowly roll the ball back out to starting position while keeping your hips up throughout the exercise ball hamstring curl.

Form Tips

• Keep your hips high throughout the entire exercise ball hamstring curl movement - don't let them sag. • Focus on slow, controlled movements rather than fast reps for better muscle activation. • Press your heels firmly into the ball and engage your core to maintain stability. • Only your arms should touch the ground - your glutes stay lifted during the exercise ball hamstring curl.

Common Mistakes

• Dropping your hips during the movement instead of keeping them lifted throughout the exercise ball hamstring curl. • Rolling the ball too fast without controlling the movement, which reduces muscle tension. • Using your lower back instead of your hamstrings to pull the ball in during the exercise ball hamstring curl.

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