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Chair Resistance-Band Seated Knee Extension

Strengthen quads from a chair! Resistance band knee extensions build leg strength. Simple, effective, and accessible for all fitness levels.

The Chair Resistance-Band Seated Knee Extension mainly works the quads, with help from the core. You'll need: chair or resistance bands.

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Required Equipment

Chair
Chair
Resistance Bands
Resistance Bands

Chair Resistance-Band Seated Knee Extension Muscles Worked

Primary

Quads (quadriceps femoris)

Secondary

Abdominals (rectus abdominis)

How to do the Chair Resistance-Band Seated Knee Extension

Resistance Band Sitting Knee Extension on a Chair

  • A resistance band

1. Setting Up:

  • Sit on a sturdy chair with your back straight and feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart.

  • Place the resistance band around your ankles. Ensure it is securely positioned.

  1. Starting Position:

    • Keep one foot flat on the ground while lifting the other foot slightly off the floor. Your lifted foot should be positioned in front of you with the knee bent at a 90-degree angle.

  2. Movement:

    • Slowly extend your lifted leg straight out in front of you, tightening your quadriceps (the muscle at the front of your thigh) as you do so.

    • Make sure to keep your knee straight at the end of the movement while the resistance band provides tension.

  3. Return:

    • Return your leg back to the starting position by bending your knee again and placing your foot back on the ground.

  4. Repetitions:

    • Perform 10-15 repetitions with one leg, then switch to the other leg.

    • Aim for 2-3 sets for each leg, resting briefly between sets.

Tips:

  • Maintain good posture throughout the exercise, keeping your back straight and avoiding leaning back.

  • Focus on controlled movements rather than speed.

  • Adjust the resistance of the band if it feels too easy or too difficult.

Chair Resistance-Band Seated Knee Extension FAQs

What muscles does the Chair Resistance-Band Seated Knee Extension work?

The Chair Resistance-Band Seated Knee Extension mainly works the quads, with help from the core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris.

What equipment do you need for the Chair Resistance-Band Seated Knee Extension?

Chair or resistance bands.

What workout day should the Chair Resistance-Band Seated Knee Extension go on?

It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Chair Resistance-Band Seated Knee Extension variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Band Seated Leg Extension, Chair Glued Heel Leg Extension, Knee Articulation Extension and Knee Extension.

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