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Loop Band Leg Extension

Banded knee extensions to isolate and burn the quads.

Loop Band Leg Extension exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Anchor the band low behind you and loop it around one ankle.
  2. Sit or stand tall with that knee bent against the band's pull.
  3. Extend the knee to straighten the leg against the resistance.
  4. Lower slowly with control and keep tension the whole way.

The one cue that matters

Squeeze your quad at full extension and resist the band on the way back.

Muscles worked

The Loop Band Leg Extension isolates the Quads — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted quads volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Loop Band Leg Extension work?

The Loop Band Leg Extension primarily works the Quads.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

How many sets and reps of Loop Band Leg Extension?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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