Ball Leg Curl

Ball Leg Curl — Start position — Start position

Ball Leg Curl — End position — End position

Region: Knee & Thigh
Equipment: Exercise Ball
Category: Strength
Level: Beginner
Mechanic: isolation
Force: pull

Muscles worked

hamstrings
calves
glutes

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

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.

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