This is a great full body exercise. Keeping your arm up overhead while squatting requires a lot of core strength! Done correctly this exercise will help build leg, shoulder, and overall core strength.
How to:
Begin in a sumo squat stance (wide enough to squat down between your legs). Place the band underneath one foot allowing enough give so that you can extend your arm overhead towards the ceiling. Band should be taught.
Inhale and draw the belly button inwards. Drop down to a comfortable squat, keeping the torso as vertical as possible, and feet fully planted on the ground at all times. Exhale slowly as your return to standing. Stress good posture and a stable core! Fight your body’s tendency to lean to one side! Repeat 12-15 reps per side and switch to the other side.
If you are a beginner, or if you’re having a hard time keeping your arm overhead with resistance, ditch the band and try it with body weight only.
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