The exercise ball is a versatile training tool. With it you can train buttocks, thighs, abdomen and coordination. It is well suited for the leg curl.
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The special thing about leg curl with the exercise ball
Looks quite simple, right? I'm sorry to disappoint you! Leg curl trains many of your Muscles. Especially strong buttocks and thighs, because you have to keep them tense and in the air. This is easy at the beginning, but after the 10 repetitions it's hard.
I don't want to scare you though: Leg curl is very effective and after a little practice is also fun and a tighten buttocks - promised.
Fact Box
| Fitness level: | light to medium |
| Muscles: | Buttocks, thighs and a little bit the belly |
| Equipment: | Exercise ball |
| Sweat Level: | low |
| Training duration: | min. 15 minutes |
Before we go
1.) Make sure that you use the correct Gym ball size at home.
2.) Use a non-slip underground, otherwise you can injure yourself properly
3.) Make sure that enough, but not too much Air in the ball is
Leg curl with the exercise ball: workout for buttocks and thighs
- Lie on your back
- Stretch out your legs and place them heel down on the center of the exercise ball.
- With your arms you stabilize yourself during the exercise
- Tighten your legs and buttocks and press the heels into the ball
- Lift your hip, your Body forms now a Line. Except for your shoulders, your head and your arms, you do not touch the ground now
- Bend your knees and roll the exercise ball with your legs as far as possible to your buttocks
- After 2 seconds, roll the ball away so that your legs are stretched through again.
How to do the leg curl correctly: Video
Our tip
Attention risk of injury: Make sure you don't lose your balance - stabilize your body with your hands.
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