Exercise Lab

Band Leg Curl -- Seated

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Equipment

  • Elastic Band

Muscle Groups

  • Legs

Purposes

  • Hamstring strength

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Description

  • Secure one end of the band at the height of about 3 or 4 feet (using a door knob, for example).
  • Seated in a chair, secure the other end of the band to one ankle.
  • Starting with the leg straight, pull the foot down and back by bending at the knee.
  • Slowly return back up until your leg is straighten.

ProTip

  • Keep the back straight

Mistakes

  • Excessively arching the back
  • Jerky pulling motion