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Band squat
Muscles involved
The band squat adds resistance as you stand up. It builds the legs at home or as a warm-up.
How to do it
- Step on the band with feet shoulder-width apart and hold the ends at shoulder height.
- Lower into a squat, keeping knees and feet aligned.
- Briefly pause at the end of the movement.
- Rise up, squeezing your glutes and thighs, maintaining control.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Maintain tension in the band throughout the movement. - Lower as far as you can while keeping your back straight. - Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
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PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Band squat: which muscles does it work?
Band squat mainly works: Glutes, Quadriceps. It also involves: Gluteus maximus, Adductor magnus, Soleus.
What is Band squat good for?
The band squat adds resistance as you stand up. It builds the legs at home or as a warm-up.
How do you do Band squat with proper form?
- Maintain tension in the band throughout the movement. - Lower as far as you can while keeping your back straight. - Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
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