Swiss Ball Hip Raise and Leg Curl
Muscle Groups: Hamstrings
Swiss Ball Hip Raise and Leg Curl focuses on Hamstrings.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Swiss Ball Hip Raise and Leg Curl with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back with your arms extended by your sides, palms down.
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Place your heels and lower calves on top of a Swiss ball, with your knees bent at about a 90-degree angle.
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Engage your core and glutes, then lift your hips off the floor until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
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Keeping your hips elevated, slowly curl the Swiss ball towards your glutes by bending your knees further.
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Extend your legs to push the Swiss ball back to the starting position, maintaining the elevated hip position.
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Finally, lower your hips back down to the floor with control to complete one repetition.
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