Knees collapse inward against band
Adductors and TFL dominate; glute med underactive.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗Squat · Lower Body
Banded Squat
Coaching cues
- Band above knees — provides feedback for valgus correction
- Push knees out against band throughout entire rep
- Feet shoulder-width, slight toe-out; chest tall
- Drive through whole foot to stand
Common faults 2
Excessive forward lean
Chest pitches over knees; calves and hip flexors restrict depth.
Overactive muscles
SoleusGastrocnemiusHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollCalves↗Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchWall calf stretch↗