Resistance-Band Kneeling Leg Half-Circles
Tone your glutes & legs with Resistance-Band Kneeling Leg Half-Circles! A simple, effective exercise you can do anywhere.
The Resistance-Band Kneeling Leg Half-Circles mainly works the hip abductors (outer thighs) and glutes & hips, with help from the quads and core. You'll need: resistance bands.
Required Equipment
Resistance-Band Kneeling Leg Half-Circles Muscles Worked
Primary
Hip Abductor (gluteus medius); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Resistance-Band Kneeling Leg Half-Circles Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Resistance-Band Kneeling Leg Half-Circles
Begin by securing a resistance band around a sturdy post or leg of heavy furniture and the other end around your right ankle.
Get into a tabletop position on the floor with your hands under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
Extend your right leg backward, keeping it straight and parallel to the floor.
Engage your core for stability and slowly sweep your leg out to the right side, forming a half-circle motion.
Bring the leg back to the starting position to complete one repetition.
Perform the desired number of repetitions, focusing on controlled movements and maintaining form.
After completing the set, switch the resistance band to the left ankle and repeat the exercise with your left leg to ensure a balanced workout.
Always maintain a tight core and avoid arching your back during the exercise. Adjust the resistance of the band as needed for your fitness level.
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Resistance-Band Kneeling Leg Half-Circles FAQs
What muscles does the Resistance-Band Kneeling Leg Half-Circles work?
The Resistance-Band Kneeling Leg Half-Circles mainly works the hip abductors (outer thighs) and glutes & hips, with help from the quads and core. The main muscles are the gluteus medius and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Resistance-Band Kneeling Leg Half-Circles?
Resistance bands.
What workout day should the Resistance-Band Kneeling Leg Half-Circles go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Resistance-Band Kneeling Leg Half-Circles variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Band Kneeling Rear Kick, Band Glute Kickback Hold, Kneeling Backward Hip Circles and Kneeling Leg Circles.
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