Resistance band leg extension exercise demonstration
Resistance band leg extension

Exercise

Resistance band leg extension

Resistance band leg extension is a moderate exercise. It trains quads.

Muscles
QuadsHamstrings

Detailed explanation

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.

Step by step

  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.

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