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Stability Ball Hamstring Bridge

STABILITY BALL HAMSTRINGS BRIDGE

This is a strengthening exercise for the hamstrings muscle group and an advanced version of the HAMSTRING BRIDGE exercise. Lie down on your back and have the knees bent at about 110-120 degrees. Keep the heels planted on the stability ball and raise the toes up. Lift the pelvis off the ground while maintaining a neutral spine by keep the core braced.

Muscles Involved:

  • Semitendinosus

  • Semimembranosus

  • Biceps Femoris

  • Posterior Chain / Superficial Back Line

Related Conditions:

  • Yoga Butt

  • Proximal Hamstrings Tendinopathy / Tendinitis

  • Distal Hamstrings Tendinopathy / Tendinitis

  • Lower Cross Syndrome

Required Exercise Equipment:

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