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Banded Squat
beginner
Resistance band
Bodyweight squat with band around knees for glute activation.
Primary Muscles
Quadriceps
Glutes
Secondary Muscles
Hamstrings
Core
Instructions
Band around knees, feet shoulder-width. Push knees out against band throughout the squat, drive up.
Common Mistakes
Knees caving despite band, heels lifting, partial range of motion.
Variations
- Goblet Squat with Band
- Banded Box Squat
- Bodyweight Squat