Loop-Band Split-Squat
Strengthen legs & glutes with Loop-Band Split-Squats! Boost your lower body power with this effective resistance exercise.
The Loop-Band Split-Squat is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the core and hamstrings. You'll need: resistance bands.
Required Equipment
Loop-Band Split-Squat Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Hamstrings
Loop-Band Split-Squat Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Loop-Band Split-Squat
Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and stepping one foot forward to get into a staggered stance.
Place a resistance band under the front foot and hold the other end with both hands at shoulder height.
Keeping your torso upright, slowly lower your hips by bending your front knee and dropping your back knee towards the floor.
Lower down until your front thigh is approximately parallel to the floor.
Make sure your front knee does not go past your toes and that the knee of the rear leg almost touches the floor.
Drive through the heel of your front foot, extending both knees to rise back up to the starting position.
Perform the desired number of repetitions and then switch legs.
Make sure to maintain control throughout the movement and focus on keeping tension in the resistance band to activate and work the primary muscle groups effectively. Proper form is crucial to prevent injury and ensure the effectiveness of the exercise.
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Loop-Band Split-Squat FAQs
What muscles does the Loop-Band Split-Squat work?
The Loop-Band Split-Squat mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the core and hamstrings. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Loop-Band Split-Squat?
Resistance bands.
Is the Loop-Band Split-Squat a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Loop-Band Split-Squat go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Loop-Band Split-Squat variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Band Single-Leg Split-Squat, Low-Box Band Single-Leg Split-Squat, Ring Band Single-Leg Split-Squat and Band Squat.
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