Squats - With Bands

A squat exercise performed with resistance bands for accommodating resistance, providing variable resistance throughout the movement for increased challenge at the top.

Instructions

1. To start, ensure the exercise band is evenly split between both the left and right sides of your body.
2. Use your hands to grab both sides of the band and place both feet in the middle of the band.
3. Position your feet shoulder-width apart, distributing the band evenly.
4. When holding the bands, use a pronated grip (palms facing forward) and position them at about face height.
5. The band handles should be next to your face for proper positioning. This is your starting position.
6. Begin by slowly bending your knees and lowering your legs.
7. Lower until your thighs are parallel to the floor, keeping your back straight and chest up.
8. Exhale during this descent phase of the movement.
9. Press through the heels of your feet to push your body back up to the starting position.
10. Exhale as you drive upward, extending your knees fully.
11. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Tips

• Keep the bands at even tension on both sides throughout the movement
• The resistance increases as you stand, providing greater challenge at the lockout
• Maintain an upright torso with your weight in your heels, not your toes
• Keep your knees tracking over your toes; don’t allow them to cave inward
• The accommodating resistance from the bands is excellent for building power and lockout strength
• You can adjust band tension by using thicker or thinner bands or multiple bands