Exercise Ball Hamstring One Legged Diagonal Curl Kick
Strengthen & sculpt with this challenging hamstring exercise! Curl & kick your way to toned legs.
The Exercise Ball Hamstring One Legged Diagonal Curl Kick mainly works the hamstrings, with help from the glutes & hips, lower back and core. You'll need: exercise ball.
Required Equipment
Exercise Ball Hamstring One Legged Diagonal Curl Kick Muscles Worked
Primary
Hamstrings
Secondary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Spinal Erectors (erector spinae); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Exercise Ball Hamstring One Legged Diagonal Curl Kick Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Exercise Ball Hamstring One Legged Diagonal Curl Kick
Begin by lying flat on your back with your arms by your sides for stability.
Place your heels on top of the exercise ball, keeping one leg straight and lifting the other off the ball slightly, making sure to raise it at a diagonal angle.
Press your heel into the ball and use your hamstrings to curl the ball towards your buttocks, while still keeping the other leg elevated and extended at the diagonal.
Roll the ball back to the starting position with control while maintaining your lifted leg at the diagonal position.
Repeat the motion for the desired number of reps, keeping your core tight and movements controlled.
Switch legs and repeat the curling motion with the opposite leg on the ball and the other held at a diagonal.
Complete the desired number of sets for each leg.
Remember to keep your movements smooth and controlled throughout the exercise to prevent injury.
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Exercise Ball Hamstring One Legged Diagonal Curl Kick FAQs
What muscles does the Exercise Ball Hamstring One Legged Diagonal Curl Kick work?
The Exercise Ball Hamstring One Legged Diagonal Curl Kick mainly works the hamstrings, with help from the glutes & hips, lower back and core. The main muscles are the hamstrings.
What equipment do you need for the Exercise Ball Hamstring One Legged Diagonal Curl Kick?
Exercise ball.
What workout day should the Exercise Ball Hamstring One Legged Diagonal Curl Kick go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Exercise Ball Hamstring One Legged Diagonal Curl Kick variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating Hamstring Sky Punch Curl, Alternating Hamstring Double-Kick Curl, Alternating Hamstring Curl Kick and Alternating Hamstring Punch Curl.
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