How to do it
Squeeze your glutes hard at the top of each repetition.
- 1
Stand on the band with feet shoulder-width apart, band behind your neck across your shoulders.
- 2
Hold the band with both hands at shoulder level for stability.
- 3
Hinge at the hips, bending forward with a straight back until your upper body is nearly parallel to the floor.
- 4
Return to the starting position by extending your hips forward.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on hinging at the hips and keeping a neutral spine throughout the movement to effectively target the glutes and hamstrings.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knees too far into a squat
- ✕Rising onto the toes during the hinge
- ✕Letting the band slip off the shoulders