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Band Squat

An exercise for the Upper Legs - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partUpper Legs Target muscleGlutes EquipmentBand

Step by step

  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.

Muscles worked

Glutes (primary)QuadricepsHamstringsCalves

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