LIFT: STABILITY BALL LEG CURL

FOCUS / PURPOSE: HAMSTRINGS

EQUIPMENT: STABILITY BALL

TECHNIQUE
1. The athlete will begin while lying flat on his back.
2. He will place his feet on the ball with his legs fully extended.
3. He will lift his lower body off of the ground in that only his shoulders and upper back will be touching the floor.
4. He will curl the ball while keeping himself elevated.

COACHING POINTS

1. The athlete should be sure to extend his hips fully at the top of the curl to gain the full effects of the exercise.

STABILITY BALL LEG CURL WORKOUT

1. Peak Phase – 3 sets
Week 9: Repetitions for each set – 8, 10, 12
Week 10: Repetitions for each set – 9, 11, 13
Week 11: Repetitions for each set – 10, 12, 14
Week 12: Repetitions for each set – 11, 13, 15

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