What Is Muscle Hypertrophy? Meaning, Training and Benefits
By
Larissa Brioso
Resistance Band Squat
Primary Equipment
Resistance band
Resistance band
Instructions
- Place the resistance band around your legs, just above your knees
- Keep your arms crossed on your chest or at your waist
- Maintain an upright torso, with your feet in a comfortable position, aligned with your hips or slightly wider
- In a controlled manner, flex your hips and knees, lowering as far as possible while keeping your feet firmly on the floor
- Then, return to the starting position by extending your hips and knees
Tips
- Keep your torso upright and avoid leaning forward
- Keep your feet flat on the floor throughout the movement
- Avoid letting your knees collapse inward and maintain tension on the resistance band
- Avoid using momentum or sudden movements
Target Muscle
Primary
Secondary
