Reverse Band Power Squat

What it is

This is an advanced compound barbell movement that incorporates resistance bands for assistance, allowing you to handle heavier loads. It primarily strengthens your quadriceps, with significant engagement from your adductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings, and lower back. The setup helps you train maximal strength and power by providing support at the bottom of the squat.

Technique tips

• Securely attach the resistance bands to the power rack and barbell.
• Place the bar across your upper back and actively squeeze your shoulder blades.
• Maintain a tight core and an upright chest throughout the entire movement.
• Push your knees out as you descend, sitting back with your hips.
• Descend until your hip crease is below the top of your knee.
• Drive up by pushing through your heels, maintaining tension head to toe.

How to track your progress

Log the weight and reps of each set. Straddly turns every set into an estimated one-rep max, so a heavier single and a strong set of eight both count as progress, and it flags a personal record the moment you beat your best.