Band Standing Leg Curl
Description
The band standing leg curl uses a resistance band looped around the ankle and anchored to a low point. Standing on one leg, you curl the working leg up by flexing the knee against band tension. The standing position is functional and the band provides constant tension throughout the range.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Band Standing Leg Curl Instructions
- Anchor a resistance band to a low point such as the bottom of a power rack.
- Loop the other end of the band around your right ankle.
- Stand facing the anchor with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Step back to create tension in the band.
- Brace your core and stand tall, holding onto something for balance if needed.
- Curl your right heel up toward your glutes by bending the knee.
- Squeeze your hamstring at the top of the curl.
- Lower your foot back down with control. Complete reps, then switch legs.
Band Standing Leg Curl Form & Visual
Band Standing Leg Curl Benefits
- Trains hamstrings without a machine
- Constant band tension through the range
- Standing position is functional
- Single-leg work corrects imbalances
- Practical for home training
- Easy to scale by changing band tension
Band Standing Leg Curl Muscles Worked
- Hamstrings
- Gluteus maximus
- Gastrocnemius
Band Standing Leg Curl Variations & Alternatives
- Lying Leg Curl
- Seated Leg Curl
- Glute Ham Raise
- Romanian Deadlift
