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Banded Squat
A bodyweight squat with a loop band above the knees to teach knees-out tracking.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- gluteus maximus · quadriceps · gluteus medius · hamstrings
- Goals
- hypertrophy
- Equipment
- Resistance band
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- beginner
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Place a loop band just above the knees.
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly out.
- Push the knees out against the band as you squat down.
- Descend until thighs are parallel or below.
- Drive through the heels to stand back up.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Push the knees out against the band the whole rep.
- Keep the chest up and the back flat.
- Do not let the knees collapse inward.