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Movement · Upper Legs

Resistance Band Leg Extension

Attach the resistance band to a sturdy anchor point and secure it around your ankle. Stand facing the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart. Keeping your core engaged and your upper body stable, extend your leg straight out in front of you. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly return your leg to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

TargetQuads
Equipmentresistance band
Body partUpper Legs

Technique

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Attach the resistance band to a sturdy anchor point and secure it around your ankle.

  2. 2

    Stand facing the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Keeping your core engaged and your upper body stable, extend your leg straight out in front of you.

  4. 4

    Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly return your leg to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

Muscles worked

Target and supporting

Target

Quads

Secondary

Hamstrings

Training plans

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Move within a comfortable range and use qualified coaching when learning unfamiliar exercises or using equipment. This educational content is not medical advice.