Bar Band Squat Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Stick
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Magnus, Soleus, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Stick Squat, Bar Band Squat
How to: Bar Band Squat
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding the stick across your shoulders.
- Initiate the squat by bending your knees and pushing your hips back as if sitting in a chair.
- Lower your body until your thighs are at least parallel to the ground.
- Pause briefly, then push through your heels to return to the standing position.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the knees to collapse inward during the squat.
- Lifting the heels off the ground.
- Not going low enough in the squat.
Modifications
- Perform squats to a box or bench for depth control.
- Use a resistance band for assistance if needed.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and chest up while squatting.
- Push through your heels to engage your glutes properly.
- Perform the movement slowly to maintain control and balance.
Bar Band Squat Alternatives
Tags
squat
legs
strength
glutes
thighs
fitness