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Exercise Ball Seated Hamstring Stretch
This exercise uses a stability ball to stretch the muscles in the back of your legs. It also helps your bottom and lower back. You do this by rolling out on the ball and lowering your upper body to feel the stretch.
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How to Perform
- 1Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the floor and your knees bent.
- 2Walk your feet forward to roll the ball until your upper back rests on it and your legs are straight out in front of you.
- 3Put your hands on your hips to stay steady.
- 4Tighten your stomach muscles and slowly lower your upper body down, keeping your back flat and your chest up.
- 5Stop moving when you feel a stretch in the back of your legs, and stay there for 20 to 30 seconds.
- 6Slowly go back to the start by pushing with your heels and using your leg muscles to pull yourself up.
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