Resistance Band One-Leg Kickback

Standing with the hands on a bench and a loop band around the ankles, one straight leg kicks back against it.

How to do it

Setup

Hands on a bench, torso tall, a loop band around both ankles.

Steps

Kick one straight leg back against the band.
Squeeze the glute at the end of the kick.
Return the foot slowly beside the other.

Common mistakes

Leaning forward as the leg rises: the torso stays tall. Band dragging the foot back in: resist it all the way. Twisting the hips to kick higher: square to the bench.

Breathing

Exhale on the kick, inhale returning.