How to Do Resistance Band Kneeling Leg Half Circle

Resistance Band Kneeling Leg Half Circle is a glutes exercise using resistance band, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Glutes

Equipment

Resistance band

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Resistance Band Kneeling Leg Half Circle

  1. 01Start on all fours with a mini-band looped just above the knees and hands stacked under the shoulders.
  2. 02Extend one leg straight back behind the body until the toe is lightly touching the floor.
  3. 03Lift the straight leg and draw a wide arc out to the side and then forward toward the shoulder.
  4. 04Reverse the movement back to the starting extended position behind the body.
  5. 05Keep the abdominals pulled in to prevent the lower back from sagging during the leg swing.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Resistance Band Kneeling Leg Half Circle

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Glutes Extends the hip, your main power generator.

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

Avoid rotating the pelvis toward the moving leg by keeping both hip bones pointed directly at the floor throughout the arc.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Resistance Band Kneeling Leg Half Circle questions

What muscles does Resistance Band Kneeling Leg Half Circle work?

Resistance Band Kneeling Leg Half Circle is catalogued as a glutes exercise in A90 Training Club, with the glutes as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Resistance Band Kneeling Leg Half Circle correctly?

Start on all fours with a mini-band looped just above the knees and hands stacked under the shoulders. Extend one leg straight back behind the body until the toe is lightly touching the floor. Lift the straight leg and draw a wide arc out to the side and then forward toward the shoulder. Reverse the movement back to the starting extended position behind the body. Keep the abdominals pulled in to prevent the lower back from sagging during the leg swing.

What is the A90 coach tip for Resistance Band Kneeling Leg Half Circle?

Avoid rotating the pelvis toward the moving leg by keeping both hip bones pointed directly at the floor throughout the arc.

Is Resistance Band Kneeling Leg Half Circle suitable for beginners?

Resistance Band Kneeling Leg Half Circle is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Resistance Band Kneeling Leg Half Circle?

Resistance Band Kneeling Leg Half Circle uses resistance band.

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