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Straight Hip Single Leg Curl on Stability Ball

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Straight Hip Single Leg Curl on Stability Ball.

MediumHamstrings

About this exercise

A unilateral hamstring curl performed with one heel on a stability ball while maintaining a straight, elevated hip position. This exercise isolates the hamstring of the working leg while demanding core and glute stability throughout the movement.

How to Perform

  • Lie on your back and place one heel on top of the stability ball, extending the other leg straight up toward the ceiling
  • Press your working heel into the ball and lift your hips off the floor until your body forms a straight line
  • Keeping your hips elevated, curl the ball toward your glutes by bending your knee
  • Slowly extend your leg back to the start, maintaining the raised hip position
  • Complete all reps on one side, then switch legs

Muscle Activation

Primary
Hamstrings
Secondary
GlutesCore

About the Straight Hip Single Leg Curl on Stability Ball

The Straight Hip Single Leg Curl on Stability Ball is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.