Band Seated Leg Extension
Build quad strength at home with this simple exercise. All you need is a band and a chair!
The Band Seated Leg Extension mainly works the quads. You'll need: resistance bands or exercise bench.
Required Equipment
Band Seated Leg Extension Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Band Seated Leg Extension Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Band Seated Leg Extension
Sit on a flat bench with your back straight and core engaged.
Anchor one end of a resistance band to a low, sturdy point on one side, or loop it around the leg of the bench if appropriate.
Place the other end of the resistance band around one ankle.
Starting with your leg at a 90-degree angle, slowly extend your leg forward until it is straight, ensuring that the movement is controlled and that only your lower leg is moving; your thigh should remain on the bench.
Pause at the top of the extension, squeezing your quadriceps for a moment.
Slowly return your leg to the starting position, maintaining tension in the resistance band.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs and performing the exercise with the opposite leg.
Ensure that you select a resistance band with suitable tension to challenge your muscles without compromising form. It's important not to let the band snap your leg back to the starting position; control the movement in both directions. Adjust the resistance as needed.
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Band Seated Leg Extension FAQs
What muscles does the Band Seated Leg Extension work?
The Band Seated Leg Extension mainly works the quads. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the Band Seated Leg Extension?
Resistance bands or exercise bench.
What workout day should the Band Seated Leg Extension go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Band Seated Leg Extension variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Band Seated Hip External Rotation, Band Seated Hip Internal Rotation, Cable Seated Single Leg Extension and Cable Seated Leg Extension.
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