Resistance Band Seated Single Leg Curl
Description
The resistance band seated single leg curl uses a resistance band anchored in front of you and looped around one ankle to isolate one hamstring at a time. The seated setup is comfortable and lets you focus on the working leg. It is a great unilateral hamstring builder for home or gym training.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Resistance Band Seated Single Leg Curl Instructions
- Sit on a bench or chair facing a low anchor point for the band.
- Loop the band around one ankle.
- Move back so the band has tension with the leg straight.
- Place your hands on the bench or your thighs for stability.
- Brace your core and keep your back flat.
- Bend the knee to curl the heel back toward the bench.
- Squeeze the hamstring at the end of the curl.
- Extend the leg back to the start. Complete reps on one side before switching.
Resistance Band Seated Single Leg Curl Form & Visual
Resistance Band Seated Single Leg Curl Benefits
- Isolates each hamstring
- No leg curl machine required
- Constant band tension
- Useful for home training
- Helps fix side-to-side imbalances
- Easy to scale by changing band tension
Resistance Band Seated Single Leg Curl Muscles Worked
- Hamstrings
- Calves
- Gluteus maximus
Resistance Band Seated Single Leg Curl Variations & Alternatives
- Lying Leg Curl
- Seated Leg Curl
- Glute Ham Raise
- Nordic Curl
