Band Leg Press
Beginner (3/10)Pilates Band
Position: SupineEnergy: 4/10~60s
Cueing
Supine, band around one foot; exhale extend leg to ceiling against resistance; inhale bend; keep pelvis stable.
Anatomy & Muscles
PrimarySecondary
Primary Muscles
IliopsoasQuadricepsAdductorsTibialis Anterior
Secondary Muscles
Gluteus MaximusGluteus MediusHamstringsGastrocnemiusRectus AbdominisExternal ObliquesInternal ObliquesTransverse Abdominis
Regressions
Looser band; small range; hold head with hand.
Progressions
Tighter band; 45-degree extension; add circles.
Common Errors
Rocking pelvis; neck strain; locking knees.