1. Stand on the middle of a resistance band with your feet shoulder-width apart, making sure the band is securely under your feet.
2. Bend at the hips and knees to grab the ends of the resistance band with both hands. You may use an overhand grip.
3. Straighten your back, engage your core, and look forward to ensure that your spine stays in a neutral position.
4. Begin the movement by driving through your heels and extending your hips and knees. During this phase, keep the band close to your legs and maintain a flat back. Do not round your spine.
5. Extend your body all the way up until you are standing erect. Give your glutes a good squeeze at the top of the movement.
6. Reverse the movement by hinging at the hips and lowering the torso back down to the starting position, again ensuring that the back stays flat.
7. Perform the desired number of repetitions.
Tips: - Don’t rush the exercise. Move in a controlled manner to keep tension on the target muscles. - Make sure your head, neck, and spine are aligned and that you don't over-extend or hyper-flex your back at any point. - Keep the tension on the resistance band throughout the movement to work the muscles properly.
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