Banded Squat
Written By David Song
BANDED SQUAT
This is a progression exercise of the body weight squat that uses a mini band to increase hip abduction resistance. Loop a mini band around the knees, either just above or below the joint line. Proceed to complete a squat without allowed your knees to cave inwards.
Muscles Involved:
Quadriceps
Glutes (Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus)
Related Conditions:
Knocked Knees / Genu Valgum
Squat Warm Up
Strength and Conditioning
Jumper’s Knee / Runner’s Knee
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Meniscus Tear
ACL Tear / PCL Tear
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
External Snapping Hip Syndrome
Glute Amnesia / Gluteal Amnesia
Hip Osteoarthritis
ITB Syndrome
Hip Impingement
Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
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