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Stability ball Leg Curl

Expert Advice

Keep your hips elevated throughout the exercise to fully engage your hamstrings and glutes.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Lie flat on your back with your feet on top of a stability ball.
  2. Push your hips up into a bridge position, forming a straight line from shoulders to knees.
  3. While keeping your hips raised, roll the ball towards your body by bending your knees.
  4. Slowly extend your legs back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles Worked

Stability ball Leg Curl primarily targets the Hamstrings, with Strength mechanics using Stability Ball. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.

Primary
Hamstrings
Hamstrings80%
Secondary
Calves
Calves10%
Quads
Quads10%
Equipment
Stability Ball
Stability Ball
Exercise Type
Strength
80%Hamstrings10%Calves10%Quads

Sets & Reps Guidance

Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Stability ball Leg Curl work?
Stability ball Leg Curl primarily targets the Hamstrings. Secondary muscles involved include Calves, Quads. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Stability Ball.
How many sets and reps should I do for Stability ball Leg Curl?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Stability ball Leg Curl suitable for beginners?
Stability ball Leg Curl is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.