Exercises / Upper legs / Band Single Leg Split Squat

Band Single Leg Split Squat

Band Single Leg Split Squat: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: bands.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbands
  • Body partupper legs
Primary muscles
quads, glutes
Secondary muscles
hamstrings
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How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and place a resistance band around your ankles.
  2. Take a big step forward with your right foot and a smaller step back with your left foot.
  3. Bend your knees and lower your body until your right thigh is parallel to the ground, keeping your left knee slightly above the ground.
  4. Push through your right heel to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat on the other side.

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