Form cues
- Sit tall
- Keep upper leg stationary
- Control extension
- Do not lock knee at top
Exercise
Band Seated Leg Extension
Upper legs, band
A seated exercise using a resistance band to isolate and strengthen the quadriceps.
Target: quadriceps. Also works: vastus medialis, rectus femoris.
Steps
- Sit upright on a sturdy chair with feet flat.
- Anchor one end of a band behind the chair leg.
- Loop the other end of the band around your ankle.
- Raise your lower leg to extend the knee fully.
- Lower the leg back down under control; repeat and switch legs.
Common mistakes
- Swinging the leg
- Allowing the knee to drift or twist
- Arching back
Breathing
Exhale as you extend, inhale as you return.
In the app, search for Band Seated Leg Extension and add it to a workout.