Resistance Band Lying Leg Extensions
How to Do Resistance Band Lying Leg Extensions
- Lay down on an exercise mat with your feet flat on the floor and your knees pointing upwards bent at a 90 degree angle.
- Lift one knee towards your chest and, holding the resistance band in both hands, loop the centre around the base of your foot.
- Contract your glutes and extend your leg outwards at 45 degree angle until your knee is almost straight.
- Hold this extended position for 1 second before allowing your leg to be pulled back into its starting position.
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Resistance Band Lying Leg Extensions Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Resistance Band Lying Leg Extensions targets glutes & hip flexors and quadriceps and also works calves. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: resistance bands.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Wide stance / sumo barbell squats, standing knee hugs and sled pushes. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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