Band Leg Extension

Body region

• Legs

Muscles

Main

• Rectus Femoris
• Vastus Lateralis
• Vastus Medialis
• Vastus Intermedius

Holds

• Rectus Abdominis
• Tensor Fasciae Latae

Equipment

• Resistance Band

Technique

1. Sit on a bench or chair and loop a band around one ankle, anchored to a sturdy post or rack behind you.
2. Straighten the knee until the leg is nearly parallel with the floor.
3. Squeeze the thigh at the top, then bend the knee slowly back.

Cues

• Keep the thigh flat on the seat.
• Stop just short of knee hyperextension.

Common mistakes

• Locking the knee hard.
• Letting the band snap the leg back.

Alternatives

• Leg Extension
• Terminal Knee Extension