Exercise Ball Prone Leg Raise
Description
The exercise ball prone leg raise is a posterior chain drill done draped over a stability ball. Lifting both legs from a prone position works the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back through hip extension.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Exercise Ball Prone Leg Raise Instructions
- Lie face down with the hips supported on a stability ball.
- Place the hands on the floor in front for support.
- Set the legs straight with the toes touching the floor.
- Brace the core and keep the back flat.
- Lift both legs together until they reach the body line.
- Squeeze the glutes hard at the top.
- Lower with control to the start.
- Continue for the working set.
Exercise Ball Prone Leg Raise Form & Visual
Exercise Ball Prone Leg Raise Benefits
- Builds the glutes and hamstrings.
- Trains the lower back.
- Ball adds instability.
- Useful posterior chain accessory.
- Joint friendly drill.
Exercise Ball Prone Leg Raise Muscles Worked
- Gluteus maximus
- Hamstrings
- Erector spinae
Exercise Ball Prone Leg Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Reverse Hyperextension
- Superman
- Glute Bridge
- Romanian Deadlift
