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Exercise Ball Exercises - Hamstring Curl (arms up)

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Starting Position
  • These exercise ball exercises require your to lie supine on the floor with your heels on the ball.
  • Arms are straight and pointed up toward the ceiling.
  • Lift your hips toward the ceiling so that you are straight from your heels to your shoulders
Action
  • Pull your heels toward your buttocks.
  • Slowly return to the straight legged position all the while maintaining your lower back in a neutral position.
Prime Movers
  • Hamstrings, glutes, back extensors
Physio Tips
  • Be sure to activate transversus abdominus prior to any leg movement to avoid back injury.
Progression


1ballsRepeat this ball exercise 10 times.

2ballsRepeat this ball exercise 20 times.

3ballsRepeat this ball exercise 30 times.




1ballsBeginner 2ballsIntermediate 3balls     Expert
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