Ask a bro and he’ll undoubtedly tell you that knee-bands are silly and you shouldn’t wear them during squats and hip thrusts. But these bros are biased AF and aren’t aware of the research on the topic.
In this video, I break down the research pertaining to knee banded squats and hip thrusts, discuss why there’s so much hate surrounding them in our industry, and mention future research we need in order to be more confident on the topic.
Verdict: definitely wear a knee-band during squats and hip thrusts if your primary goal is to grow your glutes. That’s what the current body of research indicates. In the future we will know more. Watch the video for a science-based discussion.
Knee-Banded Squats and Hip Thrusts for Glute Growth: Yay or Nay?
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