Band Thruster Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Band
- Body Part
- Hips, Shoulders, Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Quadriceps, Deltoid Anterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 6.5
- Alternate Names
- Resistance Band Thruster
How to: Band Thruster
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hold the band at shoulder height with both hands.
- Bend your knees and squat down while keeping your chest up.
- As you rise, explode up through your feet while pushing the band overhead.
- Lower the band back to shoulder height as you squat back down.
Common Mistakes
- Not engaging the core.
- Allowing the knees to cave inward during the movement.
- Using momentum instead of a controlled movement.
Modifications
- Use a lighter band to reduce resistance.
- Perform the exercise seated if standing is difficult.
Tips
- Maintain a straight posture throughout the movement.
- Ensure to engage the core for stability.
- Control the band tension to prevent snapping during the exercise.
Tags
band
strength
hips
shoulders
thighs
fitness