Exercise Comparison
Ball Leg Curl vs Band Good Morning (Pull Through)
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Ball Leg Curl
Only in Band Good Morning (Pull Through)
Instructions
Ball Leg Curl
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.
Band Good Morning (Pull Through)
Loop the band around a post. Standing a little ways away, loop the opposite end around the neck. Your hands can help hold the band in position.
Begin by bending at the hips, getting your butt back as far as possible. Keep your back flat and bend forward to about 90 degrees. Your knees should be only slightly bent.
Return to the starting position be driving through with the hips to come back to a standing position.
Verdict
Both exercises target the hamstrings. Ball Leg Curl is a beginner exercise using exercise ball, while Band Good Morning (Pull Through) is beginner and uses bands. Choose Ball Leg Curl if you have access to exercise ball, or Band Good Morning (Pull Through) if you prefer bands. Band Good Morning (Pull Through) is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Ball Leg Curl isolates the target muscle for focused development.