Movement overview

The Band Squat is a lower body exercise that utilizes resistance bands to enhance muscle activation in the glutes, quadriceps, and hamstrings. It is an effective exercise for improving strength, stability, and mobility in the lower body.

Step-by-step cues

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, with the resistance band looped around your thighs just above the knees.
2. Engage your core and keep your chest up as you begin the squat by pushing your hips back and bending your knees.
3. Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the ground or as low as comfortable while maintaining tension in the band.
4. Ensure your knees track over your toes and do not cave inward.
5. Press through your heels to return to the starting position, fully extending your hips and knees.
6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Technical tips

• Keep your weight distributed evenly across your feet, focusing on pressing through the heels.
• Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement to prevent injury.
• Use a band with appropriate resistance to ensure proper form and muscle engagement.
• Focus on keeping constant tension in the band by actively pushing your knees outward during the squat.
• Control the movement both on the way down and up to maximize muscle activation.