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Mini Loop Band Standing Hip Flexion

Drive the knee up against the band to fire your hip flexors.

Mini Loop Band Standing Hip Flexion exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Loop the band around both feet and stand tall near a wall for balance.
  2. Shift your weight onto one leg and brace your core.
  3. Drive the opposite knee up toward your chest against the band.
  4. Lower slowly with control and keep tension the whole way.

The one cue that matters

Keep your hips level and your standing leg tall, don't lean back to cheat the lift.

Muscles worked

The Mini Loop Band Standing Hip Flexion is a Quads-first movement, with Glutes working as the supporting cast. Track it consistently and you'll see exactly how it feeds your quads volume for the week.

FAQ

What muscles does the Mini Loop Band Standing Hip Flexion work?

The Mini Loop Band Standing Hip Flexion primarily works the Quads with Glutes assisting.

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.

One side at a time?

Yes, it's a unilateral movement. Start with your weaker side and match the reps with your stronger side so no side gets ahead.

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