Exercise Ball Seated Hamstring Stretch
Animated demonstration
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At a glance
- Target muscle
- Hamstrings
- Body part
- Upper Legs
- Equipment
- Stability Ball
- Synergist group
- Glutes
Secondary muscles
How to perform
- 1
Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
- 2
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.
- 3
Place your hands on your hips for support.
- 4
Engage your core and slowly lower your upper body towards the ground, keeping your back straight and your chest lifted.
- 5
Stop when you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, and hold the position for 20-30 seconds.
- 6
Slowly return to the starting position by pushing through your heels and using your hamstrings to pull yourself back up.
- 7
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.