Knees collapse inward against the band
Adductors and TFL dominate; glute med fails to resist the band.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗Squat · Lower Body
Resistance Band Squat
Coaching cues
- Band around the knees; drive the knees out against the band
- Full depth; knees track over toes throughout
- Band provides constant feedback — don't let it win
- Drive through whole foot to stand; squeeze glutes at top
Common faults 2
Heels rise
Ankle mobility restricts depth under the band.
Overactive muscles
SoleusGastrocnemius
Corrective work
Foam RollCalves↗StretchWall calf stretch↗