Exercise Comparison
Ball Leg Curl vs Platform Hamstring Slides
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Muscle Analysis
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Only in Ball Leg Curl
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.
Platform Hamstring Slides
For this movement a wooden floor or similar is needed. Lay on your back with your legs extended. Place a gym towel or a light weight underneath your heel. This will be your starting position.
Begin the movement by flexing the knee, keeping your other leg straight.
Continue bringing the heel closer to you, sliding it on the floor.
At full knee flexion, reverse the movement to return to the starting position.
Verdict
Both exercises target the hamstrings. Ball Leg Curl is a beginner exercise using exercise ball, while Platform Hamstring Slides is beginner and uses other. Choose Ball Leg Curl if you have access to exercise ball, or Platform Hamstring Slides if you prefer other.