# Band Split Squat

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/band-split-squat

Also known as: Resistance Band Split Squat, Banded Split Squat

Body region: Legs, Glutes

## Muscles

- Main: Gluteus Maximus, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius
- Helps: Rectus Femoris, Adductor Magnus, Biceps Femoris, Soleus
- Holds: Erector Spinae, Rectus Abdominis, Gluteus Medius

## Equipment

- Resistance Band

## Technique

1. Stand on the middle of a band in a split stance and hold the ends at your shoulders.
2. Lower the back knee toward the floor until the front thigh is about parallel.
3. Press through the front foot to stand; finish the reps and switch sides.

### Cues

- Keep the torso upright.
- Front knee tracks over the toes.

### Common mistakes

- Letting the front knee collapse inward.
- Standing with feet on the same line.

## Alternatives

- [Bodyweight Split Squat](https://heatsy.app/ex/split-squat)
- [Dumbbell Split Squat](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-split-squat)