exercise ball seated hamstring stretch
exercise ball seated hamstring stretch exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: hamstrings. Equipment: stability ball.
- Target muscle
- hamstrings
- Muscle group
- glutes
- Body part
- upper legs
- Equipment
- stability ball
Secondary muscles
glutes, lower back
How to perform
- Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
- Slowly roll the ball forward, walking your feet out until your upper back is resting on the ball and your legs are extended straight in front of you.
- Place your hands on your hips for support.
- Engage your core and slowly lower your upper body towards the ground, keeping your back straight and your chest lifted.
- Stop when you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, and hold the position for 20-30 seconds.
- Slowly return to the starting position by pushing through your heels and using your hamstrings to pull yourself back up.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.