Band Shuffle Squat
The Band Shuffle Squat mainly works the hip abductors (outer thighs), with help from the glutes & hips and quads. You'll need: resistance bands.
Required Equipment
Band Shuffle Squat Muscles Worked
Primary
Hip Abductor (gluteus medius)
Secondary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
How to do the Band Shuffle Squat
Setup
Place a resistance band around your thighs, just above your knees.
Starting Position
Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
Lower yourself into a partial squat position, keeping your chest upright and core engaged.
Maintain tension on the band by slightly separating your knees.
Movement
From the partial squat position, step your right foot out to the side.
Follow with your left foot, maintaining the resistance in the band and keeping your knees bent throughout the movement.
Continue taking deliberate, controlled steps laterally to one side, resisting the pull of the band.
Repeat the movement in the opposite direction for equal balance.
Band Shuffle Squat FAQs
What muscles does the Band Shuffle Squat work?
The Band Shuffle Squat mainly works the hip abductors (outer thighs), with help from the glutes & hips and quads. The main muscles are the gluteus medius.
What equipment do you need for the Band Shuffle Squat?
Resistance bands.
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