Form cues
- Hips up
- Control movement
- Don’t let hips sag
- Engage core
Exercise
Stability Ball Leg Curl
Upper arms, stability ball
A hamstring-focused curl using a stability ball for both resistance and core engagement.
Target: hamstrings. Also works: glutes, calves, erector spinae.
Steps
- Lie face up on the floor, arms at your sides, heels on a stability ball.
- Lift hips to form a straight line from shoulders to heels.
- Bend knees to roll the ball toward your glutes.
- Pause and squeeze your hamstrings.
- Extend your legs to roll the ball back out.
Common mistakes
- Letting hips drop
- Rapid reps
- Not extending legs fully
Breathing
Exhale as you curl in, inhale as you extend out.
In the app, search for Stability Ball Leg Curl and add it to a workout.