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Spanish Squat
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Last discussed Nov 2, 2026
Squat variation performed with a band behind the knees, which adds resisted terminal knee extension to the movement.
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414 ‒ Resistance training as we age: exercise selection, training intensity, and much more
Jeff Cavaliere · Nov 2, 2026
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Used for: Quad-focused squatting with resisted terminal knee extension
Praised: Closed-chain alternative to the leg extension and can be loaded heavily
vs: Combines a regular squat with leg extension elements; may not suit people lim...
"I have an exercise that I like to do, which is a squat variation called the Spanish squat. You basically take a band and you put it around the back of your knees... It's basically taking the elements of a leg extension, but because you're doing it..."
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