Banded High Plank Leg Lifts
Muscle Groups: Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back
Banded High Plank Leg Lifts focuses on Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back, with Abs working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Banded High Plank Leg Lifts with proper form and technique.
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Begin in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body forming a straight line from head to heels.
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Place a resistance band around your ankles, ensuring it is taut but not overly stretched.
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Engage your core and glutes, then slowly lift one leg straight back and up a few inches off the floor, keeping it straight and avoiding any arch in your lower back.
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Hold briefly at the top, focusing on squeezing your glute.
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Gently lower your leg back to the starting position, maintaining control and keeping tension in the band.
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Repeat on the same side for desired repetitions or alternate legs.
Secondary Muscles
While Banded High Plank Leg Lifts primarily targets Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Banded High Plank Leg Lifts, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Banded High Plank Leg Lifts, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
