Hamstring Strengthening With The Therapy Ball

Objective: increase tone and stability of the hamstring muscles (back of thighs).

Description: Lay on your back on the floor. Place an exercise ball on the floor. Rest both of your legs on the exercise ball. You are now ready to start the exercise.

• Step One: Push your elbows against the ground with your arms bent at the elbows .
• Step Two: Dig your heels into the ball while lifting your hips off the ground.

• Step Three: Lift your hips off the ground until your body is straight from your knees to your neck.
• Step Four: Hold for 5 seconds.

• Step Five: Lower your hips back to the ground and rest for 5 seconds.
• Step Six: Repeat 5-10 times.

* If you feel your hamstrings cramp up during this exercise, stop and drink plenty of water before trying again. This is also an indication that you are probably deficient of magnesium.

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Warning: Therapeutic exercises should not significantly increase pain during the exercise. Increased pain or symptoms could be a sign of a more serious condition and you should consult your health care professional for guidance.