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Hip Flexion with Band

Strength · Resistance bands · Beginner
Hip Flexion with Band, starting positionHip Flexion with Band, end position

How to do it

  1. Secure one end of the band to the lower portion of a post and attach the other to one ankle.
  2. Face away from the attachment point of the band.
  3. Keeping your head and your chest up, raise your knee up to 90 degrees and pause.
  4. Return the leg to the starting position.

Works

Quadriceps

When to stop

Stop and rest if you feel chest pain or pressure, are more short of breath than you'd expect, feel dizzy or faint, or have sudden pain. If chest pain or faintness doesn't pass when you rest, call 911.

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