Squats (Elastic Band)

How to do the Squats (Elastic Band)

Start with the band underneath your feet and the other ends over your shoulders with both hands gripping either end. Now slowly complete a squat by not letting your knees go over your toes and keeping your back straight. If this is too light for you, you can try ball squats with a weight in your hand.

Spotter Information:
A spotter can be used to ensure proper form.

These are the muscles , equipment and categories of this exercise.

PRIMARY: Lower Body
Gluteus Maximus
Rectus Femoris
Thigh
Legs
Quadricep

Averages for MyFit Users

The table below represents data from over 200,000 exercise logs and gives us an average for this exercise.

Average Weight Lifted	Average Reps	One Rep Max Average
21 lbs	14.1	34 lbs

What is a good starting weight?

Based on an average weight lifted of 21 lbs for all MyFit users we suggest you start at 50% of that weight:

Try 10 lbs and aim for 12-15 reps.

Alternatives

Workouts Plans with Squats (Elastic Band)
Purpose	Type	Level
Increase Physical Fitness Workout Routine	Muscular Definition	Beginner
Pres Season Indoor Soccer Workout Routine	Sport Specific	Intermediate
Preseason Basketball Workout Routine	Sport Specific	Intermediate
Offseason Hockey Program Workout Routine	Sport Specific	Advanced
Lacrosse Workout Routine	Sport Specific	Intermediate
Horseback Riding Training, Track and Field Program Workout Routine	Sport Specific	Beginner
Preseason Rugby Workout Routine	Sport Specific	Advanced

Make a Workout

Crafting a workout for the gym is extremely important. Consideration should be maintained throughout your designing process. If you just want to find one to use we offer plenty here. If you want to make your own you can start now.

Tracking Your Weights

There are lots of easy ways to track your sets and reps. One easy way is through a little book that you can take with you to the gym. This book has progress charts, workouts and lots of tools you can use to always make sure you are improving.