Illustration of the Band Leg Extension: Kick out to a hard lockout and squeeze - the band is easy until the last inch.

isolation · Isolation

Band Leg Extension

Band Leg Extension is an isolation isolation movement for quads, using Tube Bands. 3 sets of 15-25, 1 min rest.

Primary muscle: Quads
Equipment: Tube Bands
Difficulty: Beginner
Sets and reps: 3 × 15-25
Rest: 45s
Force: push

How to do it

1
Set up
Anchor the band behind you, loop it around the ankle, sit on a bench or chair.
2
The cue that matters
Kick out to a hard lockout and squeeze - the band is easy until the last inch.
3
Work it
3 sets of 15-25, resting about 1 minute between them. Both sides, same number of reps.