Exercise Comparison
Ball Leg Curl vs Seated Hamstring
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
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.
Seated Hamstring
In a seated position with your legs extended, have your partner stand behind you. Now, lean forward as your partner braces your shoulders with their hands. This will be your starting position.
Attempt to push your torso back for 10-20 seconds, as your partner prevents any actual movement of your torso.
Now relax your muscles as your partner increases the stretch by gently pushing your torso forward for 10-20 seconds.
Verdict
Both exercises target the hamstrings. Ball Leg Curl is a beginner exercise using exercise ball, while Seated Hamstring is expert and uses none. Choose Ball Leg Curl if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Seated Hamstring for a greater challenge.