Hamstring curl with stability ball
BeginnerUpdated 27/02/2026
Position

Muscle map

Starting position
4
How to perform it
Flex the knee by drawing the heel in the required direction, then control the return. Keep the pelvis from shifting to create extra range. Prioritize control over speed. Maintain useful tension through the range and deliberately reset the starting position before the next repetition.
Muscles worked
absFemoralesglutes and flexors of hipLumbares
Tips
Do not turn the final repetitions into fast or partial movements. Aim to load abdominals, hamstrings, glutes and hip flexors and lower back without sacrificing position; at beginner level, progress control first and then add load, repetitions or complexity. On unstable surfaces, master the position with light resistance first; stability should limit difficulty before load does.