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Band One Arm Single Leg Split Squat

Band One Arm Single Leg Split Squat: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: bands.

Technique demo: Band One Arm Single Leg Split Squat
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbands
  • Body partupper legs
Primary muscles
quads, glutes
Secondary muscles
hamstrings
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How to do it

  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.

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