glutesband

band squat

band squat is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, with the band placed just above your knees.

Step 2

Keeping your chest up and core engaged, push your hips back and bend your knees to lower into a squat position.

Step 3

Make sure your knees are tracking over your toes and your weight is in your heels.

Step 4

Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

glutes

Secondary muscles

quadricepshamstringscalves

Primary body parts

thighsglutes

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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