Front Squat (Band)

A compound lower body exercise where resistance bands are held at shoulder height, targeting the quadriceps and engaging the glutes and hamstrings.

Instructions

1. Stand on a resistance band with feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Hold the other ends of the band at shoulder height, hands at shoulder-width apart.
3. Keep your chest upright and your core engaged throughout the movement.
4. Bend your knees and hips, lowering your body into a squat position.
5. Lower until your thighs are approximately parallel to the ground.
6. Keep your weight in your heels and your knees tracking over your toes.
7. Drive through your heels to return to the starting position.

Tips

• The front position emphasizes the quadriceps compared to a back squat.
• Keep your chest upright to reduce lower back strain.
• Maintain constant tension on the band throughout the movement.
• Breathe in as you lower and breathe out as you drive back up.
• This exercise is excellent for building quadriceps strength and leg endurance.