Home Gym ExercisesProne Leg Curl With Exercise Ball
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through 4 votes
| muscles: | Hamstrings , Adductors , Glutes |
|---|---|
| auxiliary muscles: | Lower Back |
| required: | Bench, Exercise Ball |
| optional: | Fitness Mat |
| fitness level: | Normal |
| exercise type: | Strength |
| Variations available (7) |
Starting Position
- lay down on your abs on the floor or a fitness mat
- clamp a gym ball or a folded towel between your feet
- rest your arms under your head
- angle the legs to 90 degrees
Correct Execution
- push the gym ball together as much as possible (adduction)
- now brace the butt
- lift the thighs so that the knees lose contact to the ground
- the range of motion is small
- to avoid a hollow back, brace the abs also
- hold the contraction for 1-2 seconds
- lower the thighs and repeat the execution