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Banded Squats Hands Up

Engages multiple muscle groups at once, building coordination, strength, and conditioning.

Full BodyIntermediateStrengthSquat

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: full body
Muscle groupFull Body
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeStrength · Squat
Sets & reps3 sets × 10-12 reps
Estimated calories burned~6 kcal

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Setup — Get into the starting position for Banded Squats Hands Up.
  2. Step 2: Initiation — Engage your core and begin the movement with control.
  3. Step 3: Main movement — Complete the movement through its full range of motion.
  4. Step 4: End position — Reach the top/end of the movement with control.
  5. Step 5: Return — Slowly return to the starting position.
  6. Step 6: Breathing reminder — Exhale on exertion, inhale on return.
  7. Step 7: Safety note — Keep the movement controlled and stop if you feel sharp pain.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Engages multiple muscle groups at once, building coordination, strength, and conditioning.

Common mistakes

Letting the knees cave inward or the heels lift off the ground.

Make it harder

Move to a heavier resistance band, or slow the tempo to increase time under tension.

Make it easier

Use a lighter resistance band or shorten the range of motion.

Breathing

Exhale on exertion, inhale on release.

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