Spanish Squat

Step-by-step technique for Spanish Squat, an exercise for quads using band. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.

How to do it

  1. Loop a band behind your knees, anchored to a sturdy point.
  2. Lean back against the band with vertical shins.
  3. Bend your knees and lower into a squat.
  4. Drive through your heels back to standing.
Coach tip: Shins stay vertical. Focuses the load on the quads.

Muscles worked

Primary: Quads
Secondary: Glutes

Spanish Squat is a strength exercise that loads the quads using band. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.

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