Squats with Band

Primary muscles
Quads, Glutes
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings, Lower back, Abs
Equipment
Band
Movement pattern
Squat

Steps

  1. 1 Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, stepping on the middle of a resistance band. Hold the handles of the band at shoulder height, keeping your chest up and core engaged.
  2. 2 Begin the movement by bending your knees and pushing your hips back as if sitting in a chair, lowering your body until your thighs are parallel to the floor or as deep as comfortable.
  3. 3 Drive through your heels to push back up to the starting standing position, fully extending your hips and knees.

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