How to Do Band Standing Leg Curl

Band Standing Leg Curl is a hamstrings exercise using resistance band, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Hamstrings

Equipment

Resistance band

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Band Standing Leg Curl

  1. 01Ankle a resistance band to a low point and loop the other end around your right ankle.
  2. 02Stand facing away from the anchor point and hold onto a wall or sturdy object for balance.
  3. 03Flex your knee to pull your heel toward your glutes against the resistance of the band.
  4. 04Squeeze the hamstring at the top of the movement for one second.
  5. 05Slowly return your foot to the floor and repeat before switching legs.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Band Standing Leg Curl

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Hamstrings Bends the knee and extends the hip.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep your hips pressed forward against the resistance to maintain tension on the hamstrings and prevent lower back compensation.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Band Standing Leg Curl questions

What muscles does Band Standing Leg Curl work?

Band Standing Leg Curl is catalogued as a hamstrings exercise in A90 Training Club, with the hamstrings as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Band Standing Leg Curl correctly?

Ankle a resistance band to a low point and loop the other end around your right ankle. Stand facing away from the anchor point and hold onto a wall or sturdy object for balance. Flex your knee to pull your heel toward your glutes against the resistance of the band. Squeeze the hamstring at the top of the movement for one second. Slowly return your foot to the floor and repeat before switching legs.

What is the A90 coach tip for Band Standing Leg Curl?

Keep your hips pressed forward against the resistance to maintain tension on the hamstrings and prevent lower back compensation.

Is Band Standing Leg Curl suitable for beginners?

Band Standing Leg Curl is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Band Standing Leg Curl?

Band Standing Leg Curl uses resistance band.

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