Squat (Band)

Lower body compound exercise using a resistance band to strengthen the legs and improve squat mechanics.

Instructions

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, standing on a resistance band with both feet.
2. Hold both ends of the band at shoulder height with your hands, keeping your chest up and core engaged.
3. Initiate the descent by bending your knees and pushing your hips backward.
4. Lower your body until your knees reach approximately 90 degrees or slightly deeper.
5. Keep your weight distributed evenly across your entire foot, with knees tracking over your toes.
6. Drive through your heels to return to standing, pressing against the band resistance.
7. Maintain an upright torso throughout the movement.

Tips

• Keep your chest up and avoid excessive forward lean throughout the movement
• Maintain tension in your core to protect your lower back during the squat
• Keep your knees aligned with your toes to prevent inward collapse
• Drive through your heels, not your toes, for optimal leg activation
• Descend in a controlled manner and avoid bouncing at the bottom