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Band One Arm Single Leg Split Squat

An exercise for the Upper Legs - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partUpper Legs Target muscleQuads EquipmentBand

Step by step

  1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and place a resistance band around your ankles.
  2. Extend one leg forward and rest the top of your foot on a bench or step behind you.
  3. Hold onto a support with one hand for balance.
  4. Bend your standing leg and lower your body down into a squat position, keeping your knee in line with your toes.
  5. Push through your heel to return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

Muscles worked

Quads (primary)GlutesHamstrings

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