Strengthen Your Hamstrings with Carolyn’s Exercise Ball Roll
Carolyn is in the gym demonstrating the hamstring roll with an exercise ball, an excellent exercise that targets the hamstrings, glutes, and core while improving stability and control. This move is perfect for building lower-body strength and enhancing overall athletic performance.
How to Perform the Hamstring Roll with an Exercise Ball: Set Up: Lie on your back with your arms at your sides, palms facing down, and your feet resting on top of an exercise ball. Lift Your Hips: Engage your core and glutes to lift your hips off the floor, creating a straight line from your shoulders to your heels. Roll the Ball In: Bend your knees and pull the exercise ball toward you using your heels, keeping your hips elevated. Extend Back Out: Slowly straighten your legs, rolling the ball back to the starting position while maintaining control. Repeat: Perform for your desired number of reps while keeping your movements slow and controlled.
Why It’s Effective: This exercise strengthens the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back, while also engaging the core for stability. It’s a great addition to any lower-body workout routine to enhance muscle endurance and flexibility.
Pro Tip from Carolyn: Keep your hips lifted throughout the movement to maximize hamstring engagement. Focus on controlled movements to avoid losing balance and ensure proper form. Watch Carolyn’s video to master the hamstring roll with an exercise ball and take your lower-body training to the next level!