Exercises / Upper legs / Band Squat

Band Squat

Band Squat: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: bands.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbands
  • Body partupper legs
Primary muscles
glutes, quadriceps
Secondary muscles
hamstrings, calves
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How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, with the band placed just above your knees.
  2. Keeping your chest up and core engaged, push your hips back and bend your knees to lower into a squat position.
  3. Make sure your knees are tracking over your toes and your weight is in your heels.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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