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December 5, 2006

Easy Home Exercises: Single-Leg Leg Curls

Single-Leg Leg Curls. This exercise is great to strengthen the core, glutes, and lower back, while focusing on the hamstrings. When performed correctly, this exercise can be beneficial to strengthen hamstrings with an advanced movement. To perform this exercise correctly:

1. Lying on the back, with one leg slightly bent, with toes pointing up, one foot on top of the middle of the stability ball, with the other leg extended straight in the air.
2. Relax the head and shoulders as you lift the hips up and curling the ball towards your glutes and hold for 1 second, while keeping your hips off the ground throughout the range of motion
3. Make sure to stay on the heel of your foot and squeeze glutes at the top
4. Slowly lower hips, straightening the leg without touching the ground and repeat
5. Make sure to keep stomach tight throughout the range of motion
6. Perform 10 to 15 repetitions each leg, 2 to 3 sets

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Posted by Dallas Personal Trainer at December 5, 2006 11:36 AM

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