Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Spanish Squat, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Quadriceps |
| Also | Gluteus maximus |
Setup
A thick band anchored at knee height, looped behind both knees, tension on before you sit.
How to do it well
- Lean back into the band with shins vertical
- Sit to parallel keeping the torso upright
- Push the knees into the band on the way up
Common mistakes
- Letting the shins tilt forward
- Rushing the lowering
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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.