Banded Terminal Knee Extension Squat

BANDED TKE SQUAT

The banded terminal knee extension squat exercises uses a monster band to increase vastus medialis oblique activation during a conventional squat. Start by anchoring one end to stable surface such as a squat rack in front of you. Anchor so that it is roughly at knee height.

Muscles Involved:

• Quadriceps

  • Vastus medialis oblique (VMO)

• Gluteus Maximus

Related Conditions:

• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

• Patellar Tendinitis / Quadriceps Tendinitis

• Runner’s Knee / Jumper’s Knee

• Quadriceps Strain

• Meniscus tear

• ACL strain / MCL Strain

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