Quadriceps
Hip Flexion with Band
A hip flexor exercise where you drive your knee up against a resistance band.
Primary musclesQuadriceps
Energy burned
≈ 29 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 5.0 kcal/min
Estimate range 22–36 kcal (±25 %)
Muscle mass worked16 %
Effort during a set8.7 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age
Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.
Setup
- 1Anchor a resistance band low behind you and loop it around one ankle.
- 2Stand facing away from the anchor and hold a support.
- 3Stand tall with your core braced.
How to perform
- 1Drive your knee up and forward against the band's pull.
- 2Lift until your thigh is about parallel to the floor.
- 3Pause, then lower slowly.
- 4Complete the reps, then switch legs.
