Quads Upper Legs Band #0987

Band One Arm Single Leg Split Squat

Animated demonstration

Band One Arm Single Leg Split Squat — Animated demonstration

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At a glance

Target muscle
Quads
Body part
Upper Legs
Equipment
Band
Synergist group
Glutes

Secondary muscles

Glutes Hamstrings

How to perform

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    Hold onto a support with one hand for balance.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    Push through your heel to return to the starting position.

  6. 6

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

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