band one arm single leg split squat

A upper legs exercise targeting the quads, performed with band.

band one arm single leg split squat demonstration
band one arm single leg split squat — demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Band

Target muscles

Quads

Secondary muscles

Glutes, Hamstrings

How to do band one arm single leg split squat

  1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and place a resistance band around your ankles.

  2. Extend one leg forward and rest the top of your foot on a bench or step behind you.

  3. Hold onto a support with one hand for balance.

  4. Bend your standing leg and lower your body down into a squat position, keeping your knee in line with your toes.

  5. Push through your heel to return to the starting position.

  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Quads

Secondary

GlutesHamstrings

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