Exercise Comparison
Ball Leg Curl vs Box Jump (Multiple Response)
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Box Jump (Multiple Response)
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.
Box Jump (Multiple Response)
Assume a relaxed stance facing the box or platform approximately an arm's length away. Arms should be down at the sides and legs slightly bent.
Using the arms to aid in the initial burst, jump upward and forward, landing with feet simultaneously on top of the box or platform.
Immediately drop or jump back down to the original starting place; then repeat the sequence.
Verdict
Both exercises target the hamstrings. Ball Leg Curl is a beginner exercise using exercise ball, while Box Jump (Multiple Response) is beginner and uses other. Choose Ball Leg Curl if you have access to exercise ball, or Box Jump (Multiple Response) if you prefer other. Box Jump (Multiple Response) is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Ball Leg Curl isolates the target muscle for focused development.