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Resistance Band Squat

Resistance Band Squat — movement illustration 1

This version of the Squat uses flexible exerciseBands for resistance instead of weights.

Equipment
Resistance bands
Muscle groups
Legs
Primary muscles
Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings

How to perform this exercise

  1. Stand with your feet on the exercise bands with your feet shoulder width apart.
  2. Grasp the handles of the bands and pull them up to your shoulders.
  3. With your abs drawn in, squat down until your thighs are parallel with the floor.
  4. Slowly return to the starting position.

Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.

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