Band Standing Leg Extension
Description
The band standing leg extension uses a resistance band looped around the ankle and anchored to a low point in front of you. Standing on one leg, you extend the working leg forward by extending 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 Extension 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 with knee slightly bent.
- Brace your core and stand tall, holding onto something for balance.
- Extend your right knee forward by lifting and straightening the leg.
- Squeeze your quad at the top of the extension.
- Lower the leg back down with control. Complete reps, then switch legs.
Band Standing Leg Extension Form & Visual
Band Standing Leg Extension Benefits
- Trains quadriceps without a machine
- Constant band tension through the range
- Standing position is functional
- Single-leg work corrects imbalances
- Useful for home training
- Easy to scale by changing band tension
Band Standing Leg Extension Muscles Worked
- Rectus femoris
- Vastus lateralis
- Vastus medialis
- Hip flexors
Band Standing Leg Extension Variations & Alternatives
- Leg Extension
- Cable Seated Leg Extension
- Sissy Squat
- Band Seated Leg Extension
