Band Seated Leg Extension (female)

Band Seated Leg Extension demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Sit on the edge of a chair with one loop of the band placed around an ankle and the other around the chair's foot
  • 2Extend your leg so it's in line with the rest of your body
  • 3Ensure you're focusing on squeezing your quadriceps
  • 4Slowly lower your leg back to the starting position
  • 5Repeat this movement for the desired amount of repetitions, then switch legs

Tips:

  • Keep your core engaged during the exercise
  • Ensure that you only move your lower leg, keeping your upper leg and hip stationary
  • Don't let the band snap back immediately after extending your leg
  • Remember to breathe out as you extend your leg, and breathe in as you return to starting position

Band Seated Leg Extension Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs