Lying Hamstring curls with ball

Lying Hamstring Curls with Ball Basics

Primary muscles worked: Hamstrings

Synergist Muscles: Glutes

Mechanics: Isolation

Equipment: Open space and physioball

How To Perform The Lying Hamstring Curls with Ball

• To perform the lying hamstring curl utilizing the physioball, first lay with your back flat on a mat, with you arms next to the side of the body.
• Place the ball at your feet so that your legs are completely straight.
• Next, place the heels of your feet on the very top of the ball.
• After that, lift your hips up off of the ground so that the tension is in your hamstrings and glutes for support and stabilization.
• Now, bring the ball towards your glutes by pulling with your heels. This motion will utilize the strength in the hamstrings to perform the action.
• Once the ball is a few inches from your butt, roll the ball back in to the starting position.

Lying Hamstring curls with Ball Tips

• Make sure you keep your hips as high as you can throughout the lift. This ensures optimal hamstring activation.

Lying Hamstring curls with Ball and Sports Application

The lying hamstring curl with the ball is an excellent exercise for developing balance and control in the hamstrings and glutes. Sports that require full speed usually place a lot of stress on the hamstring, and as a result it is frequently strained and sometimes torn. By utilizing the lying hamstring curl with the ball, the athlete can take a preventative approach to hamstring injury by increasing the stabilizing musculature within the hamstring muscle.