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

Related Exercises