Resistance Band Kneeling Leg Half Circle on Bench
Description
The resistance band kneeling leg half circle on bench is a glute drill done from a quadruped position braced over a bench. Pressing the banded leg in a half circle path loads the glute through extension and abduction at once.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Resistance Band Kneeling Leg Half Circle on Bench Instructions
- Loop a resistance band around one foot.
- Anchor the band end to a low fixed point.
- Set up on hands and knees with the chest supported on a bench.
- Brace the core and keep the back flat.
- Lift the banded leg off the floor with the knee bent.
- Press the foot back and up against the band.
- Sweep the leg out to the side in a half circle.
- Return with control and continue for all reps then switch.
Resistance Band Kneeling Leg Half Circle on Bench Form & Visual
Resistance Band Kneeling Leg Half Circle on Bench Benefits
- Builds the glute through multiple ranges.
- Loads extension and abduction.
- Bench keeps the back stable.
- Useful glute accessory.
- Joint friendly drill.
Resistance Band Kneeling Leg Half Circle on Bench Muscles Worked
- Gluteus maximus
- Gluteus medius
- Hamstrings
Resistance Band Kneeling Leg Half Circle on Bench Variations & Alternatives
- Cable Glute Kickback
- Donkey Kick
- Fire Hydrant
- Hip Thrust
