Leg Workout with Resistance Band

Resistance Band used is Mark Bell's Grippy Hip Circle

written by runnergirl training

Check out these effective glute exercises! They can be done anywhere and only equipment needed is a resistance band! See more below!

Each exercise can be repeated for 2-3 sets of 8-12 reps. Use a tempo 3 count out,1 count hold, 3 count back in. As always, check with a doctor before starting any new exercise program. Let’s get started!

Exercise 1:

Seated Band Press Out

While sitting place the resistance band around your legs. The band can be placed around lower of upper legs. Press out with your knees against the resistance of the band. Breathe out when pressing knees out.

Band press out start

Band press out finish

Exercise 2:

Single Leg Squat

Stand on one leg with the other foot slightly lifted off the ground. Push hips back into a half squat, as if you were going to sit in a chair. Keep that foot elevated from the ground and stand back up using the same leg. If needed, use a wall or object to help steady yourself. Switch legs.

Exercise 3:

Lateral Band Walking Squat

With band around legs, get in a quarter squat stance and laterally/side to side walk. Take 3 steps in one direction then go back. Repeat for all reps.

Lateral squat start

lateral squat finish

Exercise 4:

Leg Kick Back with Band

Wrap the band around lower legs. Bend forward at the waist, lift one foot off the ground, and push heel backward against the resistance of the band. Switch legs.

Leg kick back start

Leg kick back finish

Exercise 5:

Lunge with Step Up

Lunge backwards with one leg and step forward and lift opposite leg. Switch starting leg and repeat.

Lunge backward

Step up

Exercise 6:

Jumps with Band

With band around lower legs, jump with feet moving wide/out. Then jump forward/backward alternating the forward foot.

Jump in/out

Jump forward/backward

All items shown in pictures are personally purchased by me. I was not asked to feature any items or brands. I personally use them in my daily workouts. Socks are Sockwell compression socks, hat is Miles And Pace, shirt is Sun Frog Shirts, bracelet is Momentum Jewelry and resistance band is Mark Bell’s Grippy Hip Circle. All opinions expressed are my own from my experience.