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Squats with Band
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Squats with Band Exercise

Starting Position

Grab each handle and place feet on band, slightly wider than the hips, toes forward. Stand tall with back straight, abs engaged, legs straight and hands next to the shoulders, palms forward.

Action



INHALE: Slowly bend at both knees to lower down towards the floor, not exceeding 90-degrees at the knees. EXHALE: Slowly straighten the knees to push back up to the start position to complete one rep.

Special Instructions

Minimize any forward leaning from the waist and keep chest lifted.

Muscles Worked: Legs (quads, hamstrings, calves) and glutes