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Prone Knee Flexion with Resistance Band

Prone leg curl with resistance band, 3 sets, 12 repetitions per leg

Illustration of the Prone Knee Flexion with Resistance Band exercise

Listen to the instructions

How to do the exercise

Sets: 3

Repetitions: 12 per leg

Description: Lie face down with a resistance band attached to your ankle. Slowly bend the knee, bringing the heel toward the buttocks without moving the pelvis. Gently return to the starting position with the leg extended.

Tips: Keep the pelvis stable and avoid lifting the hips. Control the movement to effectively engage the hamstring muscles.

Progression: Increase the resistance of the band or add an additional set when the exercise becomes easy.

At a glance

Goal
Strengthening
Level
Beginner
Equipment
resistance band
Starting position
Prone lying
Clinical goal
Strengthen hamstring muscles to stabilize the knee
Also known as
prone leg curl with resistance band, hamstring curl prone, resistance band knee flexion

Precautions

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This information is educational and does not replace advice from a healthcare professional. Ask your physiotherapist or doctor before starting, especially if you have pain, a recent injury or have had surgery.