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Resistance Band Leg Curl

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Resistance Band Leg Curl.

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About this exercise

Resistance Band Leg Curl is a hamstring isolation exercise performed lying prone with a resistance band anchored at one end and looped around the ankles. It replicates the lying leg curl machine movement using only a band, making it accessible for home and travel workouts.

How to Perform

  • Anchor a resistance band to a sturdy fixed object at floor level and loop the free end around both ankles
  • Lie face down on the floor with your legs extended and the band taut, resting on your forearms or flat with arms by your sides
  • Keep your hips pressed into the floor and your core lightly engaged throughout
  • Bend both knees simultaneously, curling your heels up toward your glutes against the band's resistance
  • Squeeze your hamstrings at the top of the curl
  • Slowly lower your feet back to the starting position, controlling the band's pull
  • Repeat for the desired number of repetitions

Muscle Activation

Primary
Hamstrings
Secondary
Calves

Common Mistakes

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About the Resistance Band Leg Curl

The Resistance Band Leg Curl is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.

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