Exercise
Hip Flexion with Band
Also known as: band hip flexion, banded knee raise, hip flexor band exercise, standing hip flexion band
Hip Flexion with Band is a isolation exercise for the quadriceps. Main target: rectus femoris. Also works: upper abs. Equipment: bands.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Secure one end of the band to the lower portion of a post and attach the other to one ankle.
- Face away from the attachment point of the band.
- Keeping your head and your chest up, raise your knee up to 90 degrees and pause.
- Return the leg to the starting position.
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Alternatives with other equipment
Kneeling Hip Flexor
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On-Your-Back Quad Stretch
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Foam roll
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Leg Press
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Goblet Squat
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Front Barbell Squat
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