2 to 1 Exercise Ball Hamstring Curl (SHELC)

Description

This bodyweight exercise is a leg curl variation that targets the hamstring muscles. It will also indirectly target the calves and glutes' muscles while challenging the core to stabilize the spine during the exercise.

Benefits

  • This a great exercise to use to progress to the one-leg exercise ball hamstring curl.
  • This exercise also is a great hamstring strengthening exercise.
  • Targets the eccentric strength of the hamstrings which is where injuries usually happen.

Risks

  • This exercise is quite challenging, so this is not recommended to beginners
  • This is also not recommended to individuals with unstable core and hips.
  • There is a risk for injury of the hamstrings when doing this exercise.
  • This exercise can also injure the lower back if not properly executed.

Additional Information

Target Muscles

Hamstrings

Secondary Muscles

Abs, Calves, Glutes, Obliques

Stabilizer Muscles

N/A

Experience

Advanced (3+ years)

Equipment

Exercise Ball

Exercise Type

Strength

Exertion

60%

Cardio Intensity

30%

Force

Pull

Mechanic

Isolated

Force Detail

Unilateral

Functions

N/A

Intensity

N/A

Bearing

N/A

Impact

N/A

Utilities

N/A

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