STANDING ONE LEG EXTENSION — Exercise Library

POSITION: STANDING ON ONE LEGEQUIPMENT: BAND&LOWEXECUTION: UNILATERAL

VARIANT 01

A.K.A. Band One-Leg Standing Leg Extension

Take the band and secure it to a low base and use the straps to secure the other end to your ankle. Lift the leg up just off of the ground and kick out forward extending the leg and contracting the quads. Complete all reps with that leg, then switch legs and repeat.

POSITION: STANDING ON ONE LEGEQUIPMENT: CABLE&LOWEXECUTION: UNILATERAL

VARIANT 02

A.K.A. Cable Leg Extension

START: Attach an ankle cuff to your right ankle and connect it to a low cable pulley. Grab onto the cable pulley apparatus for support and lift your thigh to form a 45 degree angle with your hip. Your lower leg should form a 90 degree angle at the knee.

MOVE: Kick your lower leg forward and up until your leg is fully extended. Contract the quad muscles for a second then return your foot to the start position. Complete the desired number of reps and repeat with the left leg.