Banded B-Stance Squat

BANDED B-STANCE SQUAT

The banded b-stance squat is a strengthening exercise for the knee and hip extensors. Start with feet at least shoulder width apart and go into a stagger stance by placing one foot behind the other (toes will line up approximately with the heel of the front foot). From here complete a squat with the exercise mainly targeting the front leg. You may use a loop band around the knees and hold a weight such as a kettlebell if higher intensity is needed.

Muscles involved:

• Quadriceps

  • rectus femoris

  • vastus lateralis

  • vastus intermedius

  • vastus medialis

• Gluteus Maximus

Related Conditions:

• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

• Patellar Tendinitis

• Runner’s Knee

• Jumper’s Knee

• ACL sprain

• Quadriceps tendinitis

• Quadriceps Strain

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