Band Squat Twist
Side-on to a band anchored at chest height, squat with the band at the chest, then stand and turn, pressing it up and away across the body.
How to do it
Setup
Side-on to a band anchored at chest height, the band held at the chest in both hands, feet shoulder-width.
Steps
- Squat down, the band held at the chest.
- Stand and turn away from the anchor, pressing the band up on a diagonal.
- Return to the chest as you sink into the next squat.
Common mistakes
Twisting from the lower back alone: let the back foot pivot and the hips turn. Arms doing the work: the legs and the trunk drive the band. Knees caving in the squat: push them out over the toes.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale on the press and the turn.
