Core Knowledge

Movements

Overhead Squat (Theraband - Mini Band at Knees)

Starting Position

  • Loop a mini band around your legs and above your knees.
  • Stand with your arms overhead holding one end of a Theraband in each hand.

Procedure

  • Initiating the movement with your hips, squat back and down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
  • Return to a standing position by extending your hips. Repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions.

Coaching Keys

  • Do not let your knees collapse to the inside.
  • Keep your chest up and your back flat.

You Should Feel It

  • Working your glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps, shoulders and back.

Tags: Back, Lower Body Push, Glutes, Mini Band, Hamstrings, Shoulder

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