Prone / Lying Resistance Band Knee Bends
- First, attach one end of the resistance band comfortably around your ankle
- Lie prone on an exercise mat, with your arms folded together cushioning your head while holding the other end of the resistance band on the same side as the attached ankle
- When ready, inhale and slowly bend at the knee to bring your heel up towards your glutes, while keeping your other leg fully grounded
- Once your knee reaches a 90-degree bend, slowly exhale and control it smoothly back down to the starting position
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Prone / lying resistance band knee bends is a gym exercise that targets knees and quadriceps and also works hamstrings. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Overhead dumbbell squats, kettlebell squats and knee to box jump squats / power jumps. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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