Throughout my career as a personal trainer, I’ve noticed a common tendency for fitness enthusiasts and athletes to overlook their hamstrings in favor of their quads.
The cross-sectional study published in the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance journal showed that there is often a discrepancy in hamstring and quadriceps strength capacity, leading to an increased risk of hamstring muscle strain injuries. (1)
It’s not just the hamstrings that get overlooked; the entire posterior chain, crucial for health and performance, often doesn’t receive the attention it deserves.
I like stability ball leg curls because they are versatile and effective for simultaneously targeting multiple posterior chain muscles.
Let me tell you how to perform it and what the benefits and alternatives are.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to perform this exercise with proper form:
Step One — Set-Up
Position a stability ball on the floor. Lie supine on the floor with your knees bent, back flat, and arms next to your …