Spanish Squats
Written By David Song
SPANISH SQUATS
This is a squat variant that increases quadriceps engagement. Use a heavy strength band (the one in the video is a 100 lbs band) that is wrapped around the back of your knees.
Muscles Involved:
Quadriceps
Gluteus Maximus
Related Conditions:
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellar Tendinitis
Quadriceps Strain
Related Exercises
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Squat, Squat Warm Up, Core, Core Stability, Lumbar Stability, Lumbar Spine, Anti-Lateral Flexion, QL, Quadratus Lumborum, External Oblique, Internal Oblique, Obliques, Transversus Abdominis, TVA, Multifidus, Lateral Fascial Line, Spiral Line
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