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Yoga Ball Leg Curl

The Yoga Ball Leg Curl strengthens your lower body, targeting hamstrings and glutes. Simulating a leg curl machine, it enhances balance and flexibility. Ideal for improving stability and endurance in the lower body.
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Yoga Ball Leg Curl instructions
Step-by-step instructions
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Lay on your back on the floor with your legs stretched out and your feet resting on top of the yoga ball.
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Put your hands on the floor beside you for stability.
3
Lift your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your shoulders to your heels.
4
Bend your knees and use your feet to roll the ball towards your body until your knees are bent at a 90-degree angle.
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Extend your legs again, pushing the ball back to the starting position, and repeat for the planned number of reps.
Lay on your back on the floor with your legs stretched out and your feet resting on top of the yoga ball.
Put your hands on the floor beside you for stability.
Lift your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your shoulders to your heels.
Bend your knees and use your feet to roll the ball towards your body until your knees are bent at a 90-degree angle.
Extend your legs again, pushing the ball back to the starting position, and repeat for the planned number of reps.
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