Exercise Comparison
Ball Leg Curl vs The Straddle
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Ball Leg Curl
Only in The Straddle
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.
The Straddle
Begin in a seated, upright position. Start by extending your legs in front of you in a V.
With your hands on the floor, lean forward as far as possible. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds.
Verdict
Both exercises target the hamstrings. Ball Leg Curl is a beginner exercise using exercise ball, while The Straddle is beginner and uses none. Choose Ball Leg Curl if you have access to exercise ball, or The Straddle if you prefer none.