Main muscle
Supporting
Beginner
Banded bodyweight squat
A squat with a band above the knees, pushing the knees out against it.
- Works
- QuadsGlutesAbductors
- Equipment
- Resistance band
How to do it
- 1Loop a band round your legs just above the knees and stand with your feet shoulder width apart.
- 2Push your hips back and bend your knees, pushing the knees out against the band.
- 3Go down until your thighs are about parallel to the floor.
- 4Stand back up without letting your knees cave in.
Coach's tips
- The band reminds your knees to stay in line with your toes.
Other ways to train this
Same muscles, different equipment. Closest match first.