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Single Leg Fit Ball Curl

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Difficulty

Medium_to_Hard

Equipment Needed

Fit Ball

Starting Position

Lie on your back with your arms at your sides and one leg on the ball.

Procedure

  1. Lift your pelvis into the air.
  2. Curl your leg back toward your body flexing the hamstring muscle.
  3. Extend your leg to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the suggested number of repetitions.

Coaching Keys

  • Initiate the movement with the active legs glute.
  • Keep your abdominals tight throughout the movement.
  • Focus on the active legs hamstring when curling it back towards the body.

You Should Feel it...

In your hamstrings, glutes and abdominals

Exercise Purpose

Improves skiing stability and strengthens independent leg action.

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