Band Squat

The Band Squat primarily works the Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, with secondary activation of the Erector Spinae and stabilizer support from the Gluteus Medius, Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a band compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

Stand on a resistance band and hold the handles to squat against band resistance.

EquipmentBand
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementSquat
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryGluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis
SecondaryErector Spinae

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Secure resistance band at appropriate anchor point. Grasp band with firm grip. Execution: Bend at hips and knees, lowering body until thighs are parallel to floor. Drive through feet to return to standing position. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Gluteus Maximus.

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