Which muscles does the leg curl (stability ball) work?

The leg curl (stability ball) mainly works your hamstrings. It also involves your glutes.

How many sets and reps should I do?

A common starting point is 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps, with a weight that leaves a couple of reps in reserve. Adjust it to your goal and experience, and stop if something hurts.

How do I track the leg curl (stability ball) in SweatByte?

Add it to a routine or a workout. Log the reps for each set. SweatByte shows your last session's numbers on every set, so you know what to beat.

Leg Curl (Stability Ball): how to do it and muscles worked

The leg curl (stability ball) mainly works your hamstrings, with help from your glutes. You need a stability ball.

Muscles worked

Main

Hamstrings

Helping

Glutes

How to do the leg curl (stability ball)

1
Lie on your back with your heels on top of a stability ball, arms flat by your sides, and lift your hips into a bridge.
2
Keeping your hips high, pull your heels toward your glutes so the ball rolls in, until your knees are bent and the ball sits under your feet.
3
Pause, then roll the ball slowly back out until your legs are straight, never letting your hips drop. Exhale as you curl, inhale as you extend.

Form tip: Keep your hips pressed up the entire set; if they sag, your hamstrings and glutes have stopped working.

Common questions

Which muscles does the leg curl (stability ball) work?: The leg curl (stability ball) mainly works your hamstrings. It also involves your glutes.
What equipment do I need for the leg curl (stability ball)?: You need a stability ball.
How many sets and reps should I do?: A common starting point is 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps, with a weight that leaves a couple of reps in reserve. Adjust it to your goal and experience, and stop if something hurts.
How do I track the leg curl (stability ball) in SweatByte?: Add it to a routine or a workout. Log the reps for each set. SweatByte shows your last session's numbers on every set, so you know what to beat.

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General information, not medical advice. Learn the movement with light weight first, and see a doctor or physiotherapist if you have an injury or pain. More guides in Learn.