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Exercise Ball Seated Hamstring Stretch

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target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Hamstrings accessibility Upper Legs
Glutes Lower Back

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Stability Ball

Category

flexibility

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

3.1

Force

pull

Exercise Ball Seated Hamstring Stretch is a beginner multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Hamstrings in the Upper Legs region. Performed using stability ball, it falls under the flexibility category. Secondary muscles engaged include Glutes and Lower Back.

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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.

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