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band squat

band squat exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: band.

band squat exercise demonstration
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
quadriceps
Body part
upper legs
Equipment
band

Secondary muscles

quadriceps, hamstrings, calves

How to perform

  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.